TOKUBETSU HOZON WAKIZASHI, Kurumeju Suketoshi February 1868 久留米住祐利 signed,

Comes with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate.
1868 was the last year of the Edo period.
He was a highly skilled swordsmith active in Chikugo, but since sword making was prohibited during the Meiji period, not many remain.
The blade is in good condition and comes with a fine Koshirae and Shirasaya.
The Kozuka, which has an interesting tiger design, is signed, "Naomasa".
The exterior comes with a Koshirae and Shirasaya, and there is one blade.

Signature : Kurumeju Suketoshi / February 1868
Nagasa : 342mm (13.46 in.) 
Sori : 2mm (0.08 in.) 
Total length : 590mm (23.23 in.) 
Motohaba : 29.3mm (1.15 in.) 
Sakihaba : 19.9mm (0.78 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.7mm (0.26 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.6mm (0.18 in.) 
Blade Weight : 291g
Total Weight : 666g