*MINTY + NBTHK HOZON + TOP 1%* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto

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*MINTY + NBTHK HOZON + TOP 1%* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto
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Item Description:
I am pleased to offer this
original
and
old
hand-made Japanese army officers Samurai sword, or
Nihonto
, brought back from WWII. The blade represents the opportunity to own a historic
Shinto katana
made by the famous swordsmith
Mizuta Kunishige
, certified with
NBTHK Hozon
papers, and with high end Shin Gunto mounts that include a
family mon
on the handle. This is a special sword that has it all for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.
The blade and the mountings are in
MINTY
condition. The sword has a blade length of 26.25 inches (67cm). It features a well-grained, highly visible, and finely crafted
itame
hada that mixes with a burl
ko-mokume
hada. The hamon is a Bitchu-style
chu-suguha
that is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a
maru
boshi. The hamon is similar to the old
Kamakura-era Aoe
school with a tight
nioi guchi
and
ko-gunome
,
ko-ashi
, and
yo
in and along the hamon. It is a highly refined hamon.
The tang is signed
Bitchu no Kuni Mizuta ju Kunishige
and has been shortened.
Mizuta Kunishige
was a line of very well-known swordsmiths working in Bitchu province during the 1600s and 1700s. Their swords were high quality and known for expert workmanship. They have been highly sought out over time by both old samurai and collectors today. Based on the workmanship and style of signature, this sword looks to be the second or third generation working around 1600, each of which were famous. They were respectively highly ranked
Jo Saku
and
Jo Jo Saku
by Fujishiro. The blade also comes with
NBTHK Hozon
papers attetsting to the authenticity and quality of the blade.
The mountings are Type 98 Shin Gunto and in
MINTY
condition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is little to no fraying. The tsuka features a
family mon
of
igeta
, or well frame, which was famous for use by clans such as the
Mizoguchi
. The tsuba is classic WW2 with six accompanying metal seppas. The saya (scabbard) features a textured brown lacquered finish. It shows one tiny dent and very few areas of missing finish, retaining roughly
98-99%
of its finish.
The blade also comes with a custom made shirasaya mounting to protect the blade and a wooden tsunagi insert for the Shin Gunto mounts. The blade is in
MINTY
condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, and few if any scratches. There is one very small lateral ware in the
kissaki
. There are no major flaws like hagire.
Given the high degree of craftsmanship displayed, NBTHK papers, reputation of the swordsmith, and outstanding condition of the blade and mounts, I
highly recommend
this sword to a collector of Japanese swords or WWII militaria.
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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