*MINTY TANTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto KNIFE DIRK Blade

Description

*MINTY TANTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto KNIFE DIRK Blade
*MINTY TANTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto KNIFE DIRK Blade
I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!
CONTACT US with any questions!
804  23 9  549 0
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
ShinShinto
tanto from the well-known swordsmith
Shohoken Yoshiyuki
. The blade and the mountings are in
Near MINT
condition. The sword is a
yoroi doshi
style tanto, meant for armor piercing. The sword has a blade length of 8.25 inches (21cm) making it a tanto. It features a ridgeless
hira-zukuri
shape and is thick, with a width of 0.8cm across the back of the mune. The blade features a well-grained and tight
ko-itame
hada. The hamon is a well-implemented Soshu-style
gunome midare
that is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a
maru
boshi. The hamon features a deep
nioi guchi
and prevalent
nie
in and around the hamon.
The tang is signed
Shohoken Yoshiyuki
and is
ubu
, or unshortened. The tang is also dated
Kaei Shichi Nen Ni Gatsu Hi,
or a lucky day in the Spring of 1854.
Yoshiyuki
was a well-known swordsmith working in the mid 1800’s in Yoneko. His swords were known for being well made and he is ranked Chu Jo Saku by Fujishiro.
The blade comes in shirasaya mountings. They are in
MINTY
condition and feature a high quality
sayagaki
describing the blade
. There is also an original and old sword bag for the tanto.
The blade is in
Near MINT
condition. There are no nicks, very little rust, and some small scratches. There is one small lateral ware. 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.
Listing and template services provided by inkFrog