MINTY WWII Japanese Samurai Sword TANTO NIHONTO WW2 Shin Gunto KNIFE DAGGER
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Reference Number: Avaluer:48908 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original and old hand-made Japanesesword, or Nihonto, brought back ...fromWWII. The sword is a Shinshinto tantoca. 1800s and is in high quality samurai mounts. The blade and the mountingsare in Near MINT condition.The sword features a shobu-zukuriconstruction. It has a blade length of 7.5 inches (19 cm). The hada is a well-grainedand highly visible itame. The hamonis a Bizen-style gunome midare. Thehamon is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in amaru boshi with a little hakikake. The tang is mumei, or unsigned. Based on the shapeand workmanship, the sword looks to be from a school like the Hosokawaschool which was active in the 1800s and worked in a variety of styles.The blade comes in original high-quality Samurai mountings. They are in Near MINT condition. Thetsuka features a ribbed design blended with a same wrap in the middle. Thetanto is mounted aikuchi style without a tsuba. The saya is a high-quality custom lacquersaya with a textured ribbing sprinkled with nashiji. The saya also mixes in a samewrapping, including a same kojiri. It is in MINTY condition, showing very little wear and retaining roughly 98-99% original finish. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, and few scratches along the blade’s length. There are no major flaws likehagire.Given the age, workmanship, exceptional high quality mounts, and top condition, I highly recommend this tanto for a collector of Japanese swords or WWIImilitaria.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 orolder. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for salewhere prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questionsbefore end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after theauction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Virginia residents 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.
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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