I'm
parting with a nice Gendaito by the well known WWII smith Kanezane. I'm
borrowing the below description if the actual sword from the well
respected Andy Quirt. Price is Euro 1900 plus shipping. Located in
Europe.
A
katana signed, Seki stamp, Noshu Ju Asano Kanesane Saku [Han].
Shinogizukure, iroi mune, slightly machiokure, chu-kissaki. shallow
sori, extended chu kissaki.
Hawatare: 2 shaku 0 sun 8 bu 9 rin, (63.3 cm or 24.92"). Motohaba: 3.05 cm. Sakihaba: 1.99 cm. Kasane: 87.04 mm.
Gunome
togare, tobiyaki, ko nie deki, medium yakidashi, some hard spots in the
peaks of the togare, nado. Boshi is suguba with komaru, Very fine
itame with jinie, nado.
Mounted in American shirasaya with a copper habaki.
A clean enough blade that everything is visible, few small stains,
and some scratching. The sword can be enjoyed as it is, though a
purist would want a new polish.
Ref. Slough, An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868 - 1945. Rated medium to high grade Showato & gendaito. 1941 Exhibition 2nd seat.