JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICERS SIGNED SAMURAI SWORD & SCABBARD (KYU GUNTO) GREAT SHAPE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:252749 | Brand: Samurai |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Featured Refinements: WWII Samurai Sword |
Many of the stainless steel (taisabiko or sabinaito) kai-gunto were made at the Tenshozan Tanrenjo in Zushi near Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture. These blades were made exclusively for the Navy and sold through the Tenshozan store. They are signed on the nakago "Tenshozan Tanrenjo" (see nakago at left) and marked with an anchor stamp. The other main source of blades for the Navy was the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. Many of these blades are unsigned except for an anchor stamp (different from... the Tenshozan stamp) either alone or in a circle or unsigned. Stainless steel blades are all considered machine made. Some maybe oil tempered (?), but on most the hamon is purely cosmetic. take a close look at the pictures and if you have any questions please contact me before purchase.This sword is in good shape considering its age the blade is smooth no Nicks light scratches. The blade is perfectly straight and has some superficial staining. The Scarab is covered over with a nice patina all original sword is sold as is JAPANESE OFFICERS SAMURAI SWORD & SCABBARD SIGNED W/MACHING #'S (48) SHIN GUNTO. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
