This is a very unique Japanese sword bring it back after the ww2 this particular sword has a custom order gunto type 98 mount we a very famous samurai family clan called asano famous by the history of the 47 roning and in top of that attractive linage this blade was made for a real samurai 400 year ago by one of the top linage smith very famous by all collectors the tadayoshi school unfortunately is not signed has other sword i have by the same smith I attached a compare signed tang or nakago by a tadayoshi from Shinto 1600 the sword remains a very good condition no need to polish or any big restoration to enjoy it as a historical treasure and a very good investment blade has no kizu or opening in the steel very healthy has you can see mount also in very nice display condition sword has a 27” nagasa size from tip to habaki please feel free to ask any questions check my other listing thank you