27 " WWII Japanese Katana Takayama Sword - RARE WW2 SHIN GUNTO IAI Samurai Sword
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Unique historical artifact from a US WWII veteran's estate: WWII Japanese Katana Takayama Training Center Sword in Shin-Gunto mounts. Signature Translations:以安耒鋼作之 - Made using Yasuki Steel from Yasugi city in Shimane Prefecture高山刀鍛錬所於氏房造之 - Takayama Sword Training Center Forge, made by Ujifusa (氏房)Description: 27" blade in good condition - about a 75-80% polish with no rust; small areas of scratches and regular wear throughout. Also, se...veral interesting very small sword cuts on the mune (back edge of blade), the type made from the Japanese method of blocking another sword with the back edge of the blade.About the Sword: Takayama-To swords were developed by the Japanese Navy under the direction of Lt. Col. Takayama Masayoshi. He was the creator of Jissen Budo Takayama Ryu Batto Jutsu school of martial arts (AKA Toyama Ryu iai), and taught sword techniques at the Imperial Naval Academy during the war. These techniques were developed by Lt. Col. Takayama Masayoshi on the battlefields of China, because he claimed standard sword fighting techniques used by the Japanese army were not enough to kill an opponent with a single strike. He improved sword fighting techniques, focusing on the practical application of the sword as a weapon, particularly in the context of close-quarters battlefield and trench warfare. This sword was made to meet Lt. Col. Takayama Masayoshi's specifications for heavy combat (circa 1940).About the Steel used to make the Sword: Yasuki steel was a high grade, Japanese made alternative to Western steel, and was produced to help meet the large demand for suitable quality high carbon sword steel, while giving smiths a viable substitute for the more expensive traditional tamahagane. Today, Yasuki steel is still considered quality high-grade steel, and is used in top-of-the-line carpentry tools and cutlery
(see: https://japanahome.com/journal/yasugi-steel-makes-great/). On Jul-17-19 at 08:54:12 PDT, seller added the following information:Additional Notes: - The leather field cover has not been removed - in fact, it doesn't appear to have ever been removed, it is stitched tightly in place.- The saya (scabbard) is aluminum with a wood liner, and aside from missing some paint near the scabbard mouth and hanger, it is in good condition with no dents or deep scratches (see photos).
(see: https://japanahome.com/journal/yasugi-steel-makes-great/). On Jul-17-19 at 08:54:12 PDT, seller added the following information:Additional Notes: - The leather field cover has not been removed - in fact, it doesn't appear to have ever been removed, it is stitched tightly in place.- The saya (scabbard) is aluminum with a wood liner, and aside from missing some paint near the scabbard mouth and hanger, it is in good condition with no dents or deep scratches (see photos).
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