Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art with only a crack across

with only a crack across the lower portion showing the underlying wood

internal wind shield located beneath the peaked “roof” of the lantern

scratched into the top of the barrel jacket

Crossguard: 2 ½"Total Length: 12”Scabbard Length: 8 ⅛” + Belt Loop

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Original Japanese 17th Century Edo Period Katana Sword by FUJIWARA KATSUYOSHI with Lacquered Scabbard and Sageo Cord Military Art with only a crack acrossOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.