Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The slender blade with shinogizukuri and iori mune. The hamon with kawazuko-choji, the hada is itame. The nakago (tang) with one mekugi-ana, the yasurimee is sujikai, the tip is kurijiri. The inscription refers, quite unusually, not to the maker but the owner and reads Kakefuda YOSHIHARU tai kore. The tai could also be read as obi (belt), the inscription would then translate as “Yoshiharu wears this in his belt”. The silver habaki with nekogaki and hallmarks is very finely executed. NAGASA 64 cm, blade LENGTH 81.5 cm, total LENGTH 89.8 cm Condition: The blade is in excellent condition with very minor surface wear. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.