This sword was made by Kanenobu of Mino. The blade is in very sound condition but is slightly dull. There is a 6 cm forging flaw in the center of the blade. One side of the blade is slightly cloudy from the tip to about 25 cm. The hamon pattern is a typical Mino style of choji midare, and the grain is itame. The fitting is of the Uchigatana style with a military (Gunto style) scabbard. A Shirasaya is also included for storage. The tsuba, fuchi/kashira, menuki, and tsukamaki hilt are all original and in good condition. The scabbard was remade for use as a military swords during World War II.

• Blade length: 63.2 cm
• Curvature: 1.5 cm
• Number of Mekugi hole: 1
• Sakihaba: 20.0 mm
• Sakikasane: 5.0 mm
• Motohaba: 30.0 mm
• Motokasane: 8.0 mm
• Signature: Kanenobu
• Era: Koto
• Structure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune
• Jitetsu: Itame
• Hamon: Choji Midare
• Boshi: Ichimai-boshi
• Weight(blade only): 610 g
• Nakago: Ubu