*MINTY NAVAL KYU GUNTO * WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Shin Gunto KATANA WW2 BLADE

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*MINTY NAVAL KYU GUNTO * WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Shin Gunto KATANA WW2 BLADE
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I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers sword in
Ultra-rare and High Quality
Russo-Japanese period
Naval Kyu Gunto
mountings from World War 2. The blade is in
Near MINT
condition and the mountings are in
MINTY
condition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 25.75 inches (65cm). There are well-crafted
bo-hi
, or grooves, down both sides of the blade. The hada is a tight and visible
ko-itame
that has been expertly crafted. The blade is
mumei
, or unsigned, but shows a stamp. Based on the shape, workmanship, and age, the sword looks to be an early
murata-to
, or one of the famous experimental swords developed by the Japanese general Murata Tsuneyoshi.
The mountings are Russo-Japanese period Naval Kyu Gunto with a
high quality
same rayskin saya. The mountings are in outstanding and pristine
MINTY
condition. The tsuka is saber-shaped and in
MINTY
condition. All of the wire wraps are present around a customized rayskin core. The tsuka shows a nice and healthy patina. The tsuka is also decorated with a family mon of
hanabashi,
or a flowery diamond, used by clans such as the
Yanagisawa
. The saya shows very few areas of missing finish, retaining roughly
98-99%
original finish. There is a locking mechanism and it works perfectly. The blade is in
Near MINT
condition. It shows no nicks, a few small spots of light scattered rust, and few scratches along the blade. There are no major flaws like hagire.
Given the rarity of Naval Kyu Guntos and the ultra-high quality condition of this one, I
highly recommend
this piece 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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