Kaneharu 兼春 signed Katana, Centipede Fuchi, Hotei Menuki, Edo period

This is a very rare Fuchi, with a centipede (Mukade 百足) drawn on it.
The large Hotei (布袋) Menuki is also of high quality.
Thought to be by Kashu Shinto.
Includes NBTHK Certificate.

Signature : Kaneharu saku
Nagasa : 687mm (27.05 in.) 
Sori : 14mm (0.55 in.) 
Total length : 970mm (38.19 in.) 
Motohaba : 29.4mm (1.16 in.) 
Sakihaba : 20.1mm (0.79 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.8mm (0.27 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.5mm (0.18 in.) 
Blade Weight : 656g
Total Weight : 1124g