Kawachi (no) Kami Kunisuke, ni-dai

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Also this extraordinary Katana has a Tokubetsu Hozon NBTHK Tokyo and was forged by Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke (ni dai- second generation). Like his father, Kunisuke II was known for his high class blades. He continued the tradition of his father. This blade is a real piece of art and surprises the viewer always again with exciting details. The condition of the sword is just perfect and the saya is flashy. The saya is decorated with a golden dragon, Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi-Kachira take the same theme, all very fine, shakudo. An extraordinary Katana from around 1660.
Kunisuke is ranked high class in Hawleys and Fujishiro.

Nagasa: 2 shaku 1 sun 7 bu (65,7cm), sori: 1,6cm, Nakago is ubu ( unshorted) with inscription
Inscription: Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke