Antique Japanese Katana Sword signed Kii no Kuni Harumitsu

This is a traditionally forged gendaitō, made in the early Heisei era by the Wakayama-based swordsmith Harumitsu. The blade is fully signed and dated, featuring a clean polish and balanced geometry ideal for both martial practice and display.

• Omote (Front):  “Kii no Kuni Harumitsu kore o tsukuru” – “Made by Harumitsu of Kii Province”
• Ura (Back): 平成二年秋吉日 – Heisei 2, Autumn, Auspicious Day (1990)

Blade Specifications

• Blade Length : 63.5 cm
• Total length with Shirasaya : 87,5cm
• Curvature : 1.9cm
• Nakago : 20.5cm
• Width at the base (motohaba) – 2.96 cm
• Thickness at the base (motokasane) – 0.74 cm
• Width at the tip (sakihaba) – 2.12 cm
• Thickness at the tip (sakikasane) – 0.5 cm
• Blade weight – 707 grams
• Construction: Shinogi-zukuri
• Habaki: Solid silver 
• Mounting: Shirasata

About Harumitsu :

Real name : Okawa Osamu. Resides in Shingū City, Wakayama Prefecture. Studied under Kawachi Kunihira. He is also well-known as a traditional field blacksmith (野鍛冶) and has been designated as a master craftsman of Wakayama Prefecture.

He appears to admire mid-Kamakura period tachi, and many of his works feature what's known as the inokubi-kissaki - a shortened, stout blade tip often associated with that style.

Visual Features

The blade has a clean polish and a distinct kissaki, likely medium-sized. The temper line (hamon) is subtle but visible in correct lighting. The sword's proportions suggest practical balance and responsiveness.