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Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original hand-made heirloom Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World War 2. Theblade represents the opportunity to own a historic Koto katana, ca. 1300-1400s, that was originally a longer tachi. The blade is in Good condition and the mountingsare in Very Good condition. Thesword has a blade length of 27 inches (69cm). It shows a smaller ko-kissaki witha deeper curvature indicating it was at one time a tachi, or older long sword that predated the katana. The hada ismostly obscured but looks to be an itamehada. The hamon is mostly obscured but looks to be a ko-midare or narrow suguhathat runs very close to the blade.There looks to be a maru type ofboshi.
The tang is mumei,or unsigned and is o-suriage, or shortened.There are three mekugi-ana, or pegholes, in the tang indicating the sword wasremounted multiple times and likely of great age. Based on the shape andworkmanship, the sword is likely ca. 1300-1400s.
The mountings are Type 98 ShinGunto and in Very Goodcondition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is littleto no fraying. The tsuba is classic WW2 with four accompanying metal seppas.The saya (scabbard) is a black lacquered wood. It shows some splitting down theseams and is held together by some tape and paper. It retains roughly 75-80% original finish. The blade is inGood condition. It looks tohave been buffed or sharpened as there are significant scratches along theblade. There are no nicks but a few areas of rust. There are no major flawslike hagire. Given the age and history, I think this piece would be a niceaddition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.
Terms and additional items: This item is original and not aknockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own andwhile I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not anexpert from NBTHK. so please offer with confidence and let me know ifyou have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Paymentis to be made within 7 daysof sales end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the itemand file a non-paying claim with . buyers must be 18 years of age orolder. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome offers. This item is not for salewhere prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questionsbefore end of sale. More pictures are available and discounts after thesale closes are not supported or allowed. buyer pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S.
Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positiveresponse if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hoursof payment.
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