Japanese sword naginata in storage mountings "Sukechika"

Description

This is a Japanese naginata in storage mountings.   The blade is signed "Sukechika 助隣"
,
naginat
a
shape with red
nagamaki-hi
engravings, Edo period ca.1680 era made blade.   The blade is in old polish, shows fine scratches, light stains but no rust and in good condition.    Temper line is wavy
notare
with
koni
e
active temper and deep temper at the point.    Forging grain is tight
itame-had
a
, no opening, no blister and no forging flaws.    There is no nick, no bend, no crack and cutting edge is sharp.    The blade is rested in
tataki
finish lacquered wood scabbard, no dent, no crack and in good condition.  Handle is storage wood handle, no crack, no dent and in good condition.    It measures 15" cutting edge, 26 mm width, 5 mm thickness, 15" tang and 34+1/2" in mountings.       Shipping is UPS 2 day air in U.S.   No international shipping.  Payment dues within 3 days auction end.