SHINTO WWII Japanese Officers Samurai Sword NIHONTO TANTO Shin Gunto WW2 BLADE
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Reference Number: Avaluer:1934146 | 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 heirloom Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World... War 2. Theblade represents the opportunity to own a historic Shinto wakizashi, ca. 1600s, from the Bungo school. Theblade and the mountings are in Excellentcondition. The sword is a wakizashi and has a blade length of 21 inches (53cm).It shows a highly visible itame hadathat mixes with a running straight masame. The hamon is a straight suguha hamon. The hamon is present thelength of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a maru boshi. There are activities like ko-gunome and ashi in andalong the hamon.The tang is mumei, or unsigned, and ubu, or unshortened.Based on the shape and workmanship, the sword looks to come from a school like Bungo Takata working in the early tomid 1600s. Swords from Bungo were known for being strong and good for combat. The blade comes in wooden shirasaya. It is in Excellent condition. The blade is in Excellent condition. There are no nicks, a few smallscattered spots of rust, and just a few scratches along its length. There are acouple small ware and some areas ofloose grain. There do not appear to be any major flaws like hagire.Given the swords history and quality, I think this piece would be an excellentaddition for a 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 orolder. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for salewhere prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questionsbefore end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after theauction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurancefees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outsidethe U.S. Virginia residents 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.
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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