GENDAITO WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:268865 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
*GENDAITO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO Original World War 2
Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description: This is an original Japanese army officerssword in Shin Gunto mountings from World War. The ...sword is a traditionally madegendaito from World War 2. The bladeand mountings are in Excellentcondition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.5 inches (67cm).The hada is a well implemented and highly visible masame that mixes with a mokumeburl pattern at times. It shows many areas of chikei. It looks to be reminiscent of the style of the famousswordsmith Hankei. The hamon is awell-implemented Soshu-style notare hamonthat is very active and has a deep nie-basednioi guchi. The hamon is present thelength of the blade ending in a maruboshi. There are activities like sunagashi, inazuma, and prevalent nieformations in and along the hamon.The blade is mumei, or unsigned, but very similar to swords by the noted WW2-era gendai swordsmith Seki Kanekuni. Kanekuni was known for high grade gendaito in the style of thefamous Shinto swordsmith Hankei. The mountings are Type 98 Shin Gunto and in Excellent condition. The tsukais silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is little to no fraying.A blue and brown company grade officers tassel is attached to the tsuka.It is in very good condition. The tsuba is the classic WW2 design with sixaccompanying metal seppa. The saya (scabbard) is metal with a leather weatheringcover. The leather is supple and well-aged. There is a locking mechanism present. Theblade is in Excellentcondition. It shows no nicks and only a few small spots of light surface rustand scratches along its length. There are no major flaws like hagire.Given the overall condition of both sword and fittings and the high degreeof craftsmanship displayed, I highly recommend this piece for a collector ofWW2 militaria or Japanese swords.Terms andadditional items: This item isoriginal and not a knockoff or fake. Theanalysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I amaccurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert fromNBTHK. No reserve so please bid withconfidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos uponrequest. Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we willre-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years ofage or older. We reserve the right tocancel unwelcome bids. This item is notfor sale where prohibited. Please reviewthe pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discountsafter the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance feesfor USPS Priority within the U.S.and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positive feedback ifyou feel satisfied with your purchase. Iwill ship within 48 hours of 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, Spada, Giapponese, épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk____
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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Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description: This is an original Japanese army officerssword in Shin Gunto mountings from World War. The ...sword is a traditionally madegendaito from World War 2. The bladeand mountings are in Excellentcondition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.5 inches (67cm).The hada is a well implemented and highly visible masame that mixes with a mokumeburl pattern at times. It shows many areas of chikei. It looks to be reminiscent of the style of the famousswordsmith Hankei. The hamon is awell-implemented Soshu-style notare hamonthat is very active and has a deep nie-basednioi guchi. The hamon is present thelength of the blade ending in a maruboshi. There are activities like sunagashi, inazuma, and prevalent nieformations in and along the hamon.The blade is mumei, or unsigned, but very similar to swords by the noted WW2-era gendai swordsmith Seki Kanekuni. Kanekuni was known for high grade gendaito in the style of thefamous Shinto swordsmith Hankei. The mountings are Type 98 Shin Gunto and in Excellent condition. The tsukais silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is little to no fraying.A blue and brown company grade officers tassel is attached to the tsuka.It is in very good condition. The tsuba is the classic WW2 design with sixaccompanying metal seppa. The saya (scabbard) is metal with a leather weatheringcover. The leather is supple and well-aged. There is a locking mechanism present. Theblade is in Excellentcondition. It shows no nicks and only a few small spots of light surface rustand scratches along its length. There are no major flaws like hagire.Given the overall condition of both sword and fittings and the high degreeof craftsmanship displayed, I highly recommend this piece for a collector ofWW2 militaria or Japanese swords.Terms andadditional items: This item isoriginal and not a knockoff or fake. Theanalysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I amaccurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert fromNBTHK. No reserve so please bid withconfidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos uponrequest. Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we willre-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years ofage or older. We reserve the right tocancel unwelcome bids. This item is notfor sale where prohibited. Please reviewthe pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discountsafter the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance feesfor USPS Priority within the U.S.and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positive feedback ifyou feel satisfied with your purchase. Iwill ship within 48 hours of 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, Spada, Giapponese, épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk____
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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