Kashu Kaneshige 加州兼重 Long and Heavy KATANA, Dragon Fuchikashira, Late Edo period

A swordsmith active during the late Edo period.
The long blade is engraved with Bohi(棒樋).
Namichidori Iron Tsuba(波千鳥鉄鍔).
The scabbard is elaborately painted, but there is some peeling.
Comes with an NBTHK Certificate.

Signature : Mumei (Kashu Kaneshige)
Nagasa : 718mm (28.27 in.) 
Sori : 18mm (0.71 in.) 
Total length : 1010mm (39.76 in.) 
Motohaba : 31.8mm (1.25 in.) 
Sakihaba : 21.2mm (0.83 in.) 
Motokasane : 7.1mm (0.28 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.8mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 749g
Total Weight : 1210g