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Good. Blade shows one small chip on the edge and a chip to the Kissaki (Tip). Blade shows signs of resharpening with a very weak hamon line and prominent Mokume (Wood burl) Hada. Some signs of old light pitting on the right blade that have been polished down. Mune shows multiple Shinae (wrinkles) forward of the Habaki, along with Fukure (blisters). Fuchi leaves a gap exposing the wood core with the rayskin splitting along one side. Some spots of oxidation on the Tsuba. Leather wrap to the scabbard shows scattered abrasions and mars with the leather beneath the snaps having torn away.

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