Long KATANA Oshu Aizuju Nagakuni 奥州会津住長国 signed, With Shirasaya, Early Edo

He was a top swordsmith active in Aizu in the early Edo period.
Also known as Miyoshi Nagakuni.
His swordsmithing grade is Shinto-Josaku 新刀上作.
The blade is 70cm long and the signature is in good condition.
The Tsuba is signed and depicts samurai tools. The Habaki is made of copper and has a rare design.

Includes NBTHK Certificate and Shirasaya, perfect for storage.
The Koshirae Tsuka is a little hard to put in and take out.
The blades have some damage to the Hamachi and Kissaki, but as it comes with a certificate it does not interfere with viewing.

Signature : Oshu Aizuju Nagakuni
Nagasa : 700mm (27.56 in.) 
Sori : 14mm (0.55 in.) 
Total length : 970mm (38.19 in.) 
Motohaba : 28.9mm (1.14 in.) 
Sakihaba : 20.4mm (0.80 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.5mm (0.26 in.) 
Sakikasane : 5mm (0.20 in.) 
Blade Weight : 727g
Total Weight : 1285g