Japanese Samurai Sword: Mino Kanemoto + Soshu Morinaga Start Price USD 1,999.00 Current Price USD 1,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 2,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location www.komonjo.com See more about 'Japanese Samurai Sword: Mino Kanemoto + Soshu Morinaga' Description Suriage katana in shirasaya.  Shows two signatures.  The sashi-omote side says "Fujiwara Morinaga of Sagami Province," and on the tachi side, "Kanemoto of Seki, Mino Province" with the very bottom of the last character cut off.  I don't know how the two signatures came about.  Perhaps it was Kanemoto tachi to begin with, then cut short and re-shaped by Morinaga.  This would be an interesting candidate for shinsa.  The blade is out of polish with surface oxidation and minor pittings.  The cutting edge is rougn around the monouchi area with some chips.  Guaranteed against fatal flaws such as hagire or shinae, otherwise sold as is.  If you are in Southern Califonria, you are welcome to come by and inspect the sword in person prior to bidding.  Please contact the seller for an appointment. Buyer pays $25.00 Priority Mail shipping and handling ($50 international by EMS).  Immediate PayPal payment required unless prior arrangement is made.  CN2008JUN   Place a Bid!