*MINTY KOTO TANTO NBTHK HOZON* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Shin Gunto NIHONTO

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*MINTY KOTO TANTO NBTHK HOZON* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Shin Gunto NIHONTO
*MINTY KOTO TANTO NBTHK HOZON* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Shin Gunto NIHONTO
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Item Description:
I am pleased to offer this original hand-made
heirloom
Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World War 2. The blade represents the opportunity to own a historic
Koto
tanto from the famous Bishu swordsmith
Munemitsu
with
NBTHK HOZON
appraisal papers. The blade and the mountings are in
MINTY
condition. The sword has a blade length of 11 inches (28cm) making it a tanto. It features a ridgeless
hira-zukuri
shape with
futasuji hi
, or double narrow grooves, running the length of both sides. The blade features a well-grained
itame
hada that mixes with a straight
masame
hada along the edge. The hamon is a well-implemented Yamato-style
midare
that is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a
maru
boshi with some
hakikake
. There are activities like
nijuba, nie hotsure, uchinoke,
and
koichigaiba
in and around the hamon.
The tang is signed
Bishu ju Munemitsu
and is
ubu
, or unshortened.
Munemitsu
was a well-known line of swordsmiths working from the late 1400s through the 1500s. This sword also comes with
NBTHK Hozon
certification attesting to it’s authenticity. The document attributes this work to a generation from Bingo province working in the Tensho era, ca. 1573.
Swords by Munemitsu were known for high quality craftsmanship and
were sought out by samurai fighting during this time.
The blade comes in shirasaya mountings. They are in
MINTY
condition
.
The blade is in
MINTY
condition. There are no nicks, no rust, and few if any scratches. There do not appear to be any major flaws like hagire.
Given the condition, the craftsmanship, and history of the sword, I think this piece would be an
outstanding
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.
Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positive feedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hours of payment.
Shipping:
Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S.
Payment:
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.
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