MINTY WWII Japanese Samurai Sword SHIN GUNTO WAKIZASHI NIHONTO WW2 BLADE
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Reference Number: Avaluer:15820947 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Description: I BUY SWORDS ANDWHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original hand-made Japanese army officers Samuraisword from World War 2. The blad...e represents the opportunity to own a historic Shintowakizashi, ca. 1600s, from the well-known EchizenSeki school. The blade andthe mountings are in Near MINTcondition. The sword has a blade length of 19 inches (48 cm). The bladefeatures a well-grained itame hadathat mixes with a straighter masame hada along the edge. The hamon is a Mino-stylechoji gunome of overlapping peaks.The hamon is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it endsin a maru boshi. There are activitieslike sunagashi, inazuma, and kinsuji in and along the hamon.The tang is mumei, or unsigned, and ubu, or unshortened.Based on the length and shape, the sword looks to date to ca. 1600s. Based onthe workmanship, the sword looks to have come from a Shinto school such as Echizen Seki school.The blade comes in shirasaya mountings. They are in Near MINT condition. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, andfew 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 excellent addition fora collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.Terms and additional items: This item is original and not aknockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own andwhile I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not anexpert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know ifyou have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Paymentis to be made within 7 daysof auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the itemand 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 whereprohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before endof auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closesare not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPSPriority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Virginiaresidents are subject to 5.3% sales tax.Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positivefeedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hoursof payment. Keywords: Japanese, shin-gunto, shin, gunto, nihonto, ww2, wwii, world, war, sword, katana, wakizashi, kai-gunto, kai, koto, Shinto, hamon, tsuba
Shipping: Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Payment: Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. Ifpayment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file anon-paying claim with ebay.
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