MINTY WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO KATANA NIHONTO WW2 BLADE
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Reference Number: Avaluer:18882675 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Description: I BUY SWORDS ANDWHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original hand-made Japanese army officers Samuraisword from World War 2. The... blade represents the opportunity to own a historic Shintokatana, ca. 1600s, from the well-known swordsmith Shimosaka Kunihiro. The blade and the mountings are in Near MINT condition. The swordhas a blade length of 26.75 inches (68 cm). The blade features a well-grained itame hada that mixes with a burl mokumehada in the ji and a straighter masame hada along the edge. Thehamon is a Mino-style gunome midare ofundulating peaks in the style of the famous Mino swordsmith Kaneuji. The hamon ispresent the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a maru boshi with some streaking kaen.There are activities like sunagashi, inazuma, kinsuji, and yubashiri in andalong the hamon.The tang is signed Echizen Ju Shimosaka Kunihiro Saku, and ubu, or unshortened. Kunihiro wasa member of the well-known ShimosakaSchool, a group of swordsmiths working from Echizen province in the 1600s. Theywere affiliated with the famed Yasutsugu school who originated from theShimosaka school. Their swords were well-known for the high quality manufactureand cutting prowess. The blade comes in shirasaya mountings. They are in Near MINT condition. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, a few small spotsof rust or stains, and few scratches. There do not appear to be any major flawslike hagire.Given the condition, the highquality craftsmanship, and history of the sword, I think this piece would be anoutstanding addition for a collectorof 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. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know ifyou have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Paymentis to be made within 7 daysof auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the itemand 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 whereprohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before endof auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closesare not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPSPriority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Virginiaresidents are subject to 5.3% sales tax.Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positivefeedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hoursof payment. Keywords: Japanese, shin-gunto, shin, gunto, nihonto, ww2, wwii, world, war, sword, katana, wakizashi, kai-gunto, kai, koto, Shinto, hamon, tsuba, tachi, kyu-gunto, kyu, ?????, Japanische, Klinge, Japans Zwaard
Shipping: Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Payment: Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. Ifpayment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file anon-paying claim with ebay.
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