*MINTY* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword SHIN GUNTO World War 2 NIHONTO WW2 KATANA

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*MINTY* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword SHIN GUNTO World War 2 NIHONTO WW2 KATANA
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I am pleased to offer this original hand-made Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World War 2. The blade represents the opportunity to own a
gendaito
katana by the well-known WW2 swordsmith
Hizen Yoshitada
in high end Shin Gunto mounts. The blade and the mountings are in
Near MINT
condition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.5 inches (67cm). It shows a well-grained and tight Hizen-style
konuka
hada. The hamon is a
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 blade is signed
Hizen no Kuni Yoshitada. Yoshitada
was a WW2-era descendant of the famous
Hizen Tadayoshi
school of swordsmiths. He worked in the Tadayoshi style and was well-known for making
Gendaito,
or swords forged using traditional materials and techniques. He was a member of the Rikugun Jumei Tosho and can be referenced on pg. 201 of
Sloughs Modern Japanese Swordsmiths
.
The mountings are high end Type 98 Shin Gunto and in
Near MINT
condition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is little to no fraying. The tsuba is classic WW2 with a complete set of eight accompanying metal seppas. The saya (scabbard) is green painted metal. The metal saya shows just a few very small spots of missing finish, retaining roughly
96-98%
original finish. The locking mechanism is present. The blade is in
Near MINT
condition. There are a couple very small micro nicks in the kissaki, very little rust, and very few scratches along the blades length. There are no major flaws like hagire.
Given the high-quality craftsmanship, reputation of the swordsmith, and outstanding condition, I
highly
recommend this piece to 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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