Late KAMAKURA period Ko-Mihara 古三原 Long KATANA, Red handachi Koshirae 朱塗半太刀拵

This sword was made from the end of the Kamakura period to the Nanbokucho period.
Originally a Tachi, it has since been shortened to Katana (Oosuriage).
Even so, it is very long for a Katana. It measures 740mm (29.13in).

Handachi-style Koshirae, Shakudo Fittings.
The Shakudo Tsuba features insects.

Mihara was a swordsmith active at the Bingo School.
NBTHK Hozon Shinsa paper.

Signature : Mumei (Ko-Mihara)
Nagasa : 740mm (29.13 in.) 
Sori : 15mm (0.59 in.) 
Total length : 1040mm (40.94 in.) 
Motohaba : 30.5mm (1.20 in.) 
Sakihaba : 21.4mm (0.84 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.7mm (0.26 in.) 
Sakikasane : 5mm (0.20 in.) 
Blade Weight : 704g
Total Weight : 1321g

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