The katana has been attributed by the NBTHK to the Mino Senjuin School.
It has several kirikomi (battle scars) to the edge (hakobore) and spine, suggesting a previous owner of this sword was in a fight for his life, or that some idiot hacked into it after it was certified by the NBTHK.
The Senjuin school comes from the Yamato Den, one of the five main traditions of Japanese swordsmithing. Originating in Nara, the Senjuin smiths lived and worked in Senjudo Hall. They were affiliated with Todaiji, the temple famous for its giant Buddha.
One of those smiths, Sensui, moved from the Yamato region to Akasaka village in Mino Province (modern day Gifu) during the Nanbokucho period.
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Length: 70.3cm/17.7"
More measurements to come
SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS
By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws regarding their order. Legacies of the East, Inc, DBA as RVA Katana shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws by the buyer.
US ORDERS
We make every attempt to ship within three business days by the customer’s preferred shipping method.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Please note that the customer is responsible for understanding the import restrictions of their country, and that RVA Katana is not responsible for items seized in customs, or for swords that are not delivered for failure of the customer to pay customs, duties, or other carrier fees.
INCORRECT SHIPPING INFORMATION
If you accidentally enter an incorrect address, we are able to change it in our system free of charge before shipping. If you inform us after shipping, then we are not responsible for lost packages or return fees.
Release, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement:
Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katana does not warrant that a person or company may legally purchase, possess, or carry any and all items offered according to federal, state, or local laws. By purchasing any item Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katan, the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with all federal, local, and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items.
Returns
You may return any item unused within three days of receipt at your cost (we can provide a shipping label at reduced rates). After inspection of the returned item, we will refund you for the cost of said item, minus any shipping charges that we have covered.
After three days, a 20% restocking fee applies to any return.
