*SUPERB* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA

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*SUPERB* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA
*SUPERB* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA
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Item Description:
I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World War 2. The blade is in
Very Good
condition and the mountings are in
Excellent
condition. The sword is a katana and has a blade length of 27.5 inches (70 cm). It is well constructed and the hada is a tight wood grain
ko-itame
hada. The hamon looks to be a straighter
suguha
hamon. The hamon is present the length of the blade ending in a
maru
boshi. The tang is
mumei
, or unsigned.
The mountings are Type 98 Shin Gunto and in
Excellent
condition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is little to no fraying. The tsuba is classic WW2 with four accompanying metal seppas and one leather seppa. The saya (scabbard) is wood painted black. The scabbard shows some small indentations and small areas of missing finish, retaining roughly
90-95%
original finish. The blade is in
Excellent
condition. There are no nicks, some small scattered spots of rust, and several scratches along the blades length. There are no major flaws like hagire. 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.
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