WW2 GUNTO Japanese Army Offier Military L - Wakizashi Sword Samurai Katana Nihonto
Item History & Price
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"Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, ByJapanese Seller" DESCRIPTION Product:WWII GUNTO Japanese army officer's military O-Wakizashi sword "Norimitsu 法光" in GUNTO Koshirae mountings Included:Gunto Japanese military O-Wakizashi sword "Norimitsu 法光" in Gunto Koshirae mountings Sword bag Sword registration issuedby Gunma Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall bereturned to the local authority)) AppealingPoints: The blade is traditionally smithed very antique, not mass produced during the war.Gunto Koshirae mountings are in very good condition. Saya scabbard is made of metal and does not have a major dent.Tsuba guard is "Sukashi" transparent type.Hamon temper lines are beautiful with "Tobi-yaki" jumping spots.The blade is O-Wakizashi of 68.5 cm (27") long (cutting edge is 54.8 cm (21 9/16") long) and has elegant figure with deep Sori curvature. xvpbvx Features:Mei signature: 備州長船法光 (Bishu Osafune NORIMITSU) Jidai date: appears to beKoto period (古刀, pre-1596) based on somefeatures of the bladeSugata structure:Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Chu-maruKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines:Choji with Tobi-yaki jumping spotsNakago tang: Ha-agariKuri-jiriYasuri-me: Katte-sagariMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Dual piece gold colored copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length: 54.8 cm (21 9/16")Nakago tang length: 13.7 cm (5 3/8")Whole blade length: 68.5 cm (27")Moto-haba: 27 mmSaki-haba: 18.5 mmMoto-gasane: 6 mmSaki-gasane: 4 mmSori curve: 21 mmKissaki point: 33 mmFitting: 87.5 cm (34 7/16")Tsuka handle: 21.6 cm (8 1/2")Weight(approximation):Bare blade: 522 g (1.15lb)With fitting: 1, 364 g (3.01 lb)Condition:The blade is decently polished with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal. Gunto Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age. Sold as-is.Please see many pictures attached above. These pictures are mydescriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, butnot limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors anddifferent lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item'sappearance.Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of cameraon the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you wouldlike to double check it. PAYMENT● We only accept PayPalpayments; however, you can use most credit cards through PayPal by openingPayPal account.● Payment must bereceived within 3 days after the end of auction. SHIPPING& HANDLINGShipping Method:EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, CentralAmerica, AU, NZ, Middle East, Israel: $79Europe, Russia: $89South America, Africa:$147Shipping Duration:3-6 daysNotes:● We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note:Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office inyour area does not provide the service.).● Please note that the aboveinformation is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and somecountries are defined differently from eBay’s system. Some examplesinclude Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’sshipping calculation but are classified differently in the aboveinformation. 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