*SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO KATANA WW2 Shin Gunto World War 2

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*SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO KATANA WW2 Shin Gunto World War 2
*SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO KATANA WW2 Shin Gunto World War 2
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Item Description:
I am pleased to offer this
original
and
old
hand-made Japanese sword, or
Nihonto
, brought back from WWII. The sword is a Shinto katana, ca. 1700s, signed
Hizen Tadayoshi
, and is
samurai-mounted
. The blade and the mountings are in
Very Good
condition. The sword has a blade length of 27.5 inches (70 cm). It shows a strong and powerful shape and construction. The blade features a well-grained
ko-itame
hada. The hamon is a well-implemented and active nie-based
suguha
hamon. The hamon is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a thick
maru
boshi with turnback. There is a strong
nioi guchi
of nie with
nie hotsure
and
inazuma
in and along the hamon.
The tang is signed tachi-mei
Hizen no Kuni Omi no Kami Tadayoshi
.
Hizen Tadayoshi
was a famous line of swordsmiths working in Hizen province from 1600 to 1860s. Their swords were renowned for their sharpness and high quality craftsmanship.  They were highly sought out by Samurai during the Edo period and are still highly sought out by collectors today. Based on the signature, this would be the
5
th
generation
, or
Godai Tadayoshi
working circa 1750. He is highly ranked Jo Saku by Fujishiro. This sword needs additional research and a Shinsa should be consulted as final authority.
The blade comes in original Samurai mountings. They are in
Very Good
condition. The tsuka wooden with a sewn leather cover. The leather shows some age and wear. The tsuba is an iron tsuba and old with two accompanying metal seppas. The saya (scabbard) is a leather covered black lacquered saya. The leather is supple and well aged with the underlying original samurai saya in excellent condition. The blade is in
Very Good
condition. There are a few small micro nicks along the edge. There are some small spots of rust and some scratches along its length. The tip is knocked off by 1mm. There are also a couple spots of coarse grain. There do not appear to be any major flaws like hagire.
Given the swords history and reputation of the swordsmith, I think this sword would be an excellent addition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.
Terms and additional items:
This item is original and not a knockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Payment is to be made within
7 days
of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for sale where prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S.
Virginia residents are subject to 5.3% sales tax.
Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positive feedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hours of payment.
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