WW2 Japanese Sword Type 3 Shin - Gunto Katana 1945 Signed BLADE, SCABBARD ONLY
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:266869 | Modified Item: No |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
a late WW2 Type 3 Japanese Imperial Army Shin Gunto blade and Saya (scabbard).This blade was manufactured in March 1945 and includes the Habaki.This blade is marked with the Sakura blossom makers mark associated with Chimata, according
to Military Swords of Japan. The blade is in overall very nice shape, and is signed by Yoshimune.
Handle to the Habaki measures 20.4 CM, Blade from back of Habaki to tip measures 68.5 CMOverall length i...s 89 CM. Scabbard is 72.5 CM Tang width at widest is 28mm, Blade width is 33mm above the Habaki.
The Habaki has a crack on the back, as shown in the photos.
This sword is not part of the Tsuka for sale in our other auction.
See photos for details.
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