WW2 GUNTO Japanese Military Army Officer Wakizashi Sword Samurai Nihonto Katana
Item History & Price
(Please note that bidders who cancelled their bids or orders will be blocked from all my listings, including this auction, to avoid any confusion.)(New eBay member with zero feedback should first contact me before bid, otherwise the bid will be cancelled.)From Seller:I am TA, a Japanese sword dealer, who is Japanese and is based in Tokyo, Japan, where is the best market to collect Japanese swords in the world. I am a member of NBTHK and Japan National Sword Dealers Association an...d am looking at 300-500 or even more Japanese swords every month to find wonderful Japanese swords to be listed here in my eBay store. I am proud of these listed Japanese swords, which passed my strict selection, and am pretty sure they attract many of you. Enjoy my swords, and I hope they are added to your collection soon. "Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, By Japanese Seller"
DESCRIPTION
Product:GUNTO Imperial Japan army officer's Wakizashi sword "Sukechika 助隣" in Gunto mountings
Included:GUNTO Japanese army officer's Wakizashi sword "Sukechika 助隣" in Gunto mountings Sword bagSword registration issued by Saitama Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: Traditionally forged, not mass produced during WWII, Japanese Wakizashi sword by Sukechika 助隣 in fine Gunto military mountings. The blade is more than 330 years old.The blade is finely forged and has beautiful forging grains.Tsuba guard is signed 義光作 (Yoshimitsu saku). xvpbvx Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: 助隣 (Sukechika) Jidai date: around Enpo era (延宝, 1673-1681)Sugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Ko-maruKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines: SuguhaNakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: TakanohaMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Single piece copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 54.2 cm (21 5/16")Nakago tang length: 15.8 cm (6 1/4")Whole blade length: 70 cm (27 9/16")Moto-haba: 28 mmSaki-haba: 20 mmMoto-gasane: 6.5 mmSaki-gasane: 4.5 mmSori curve: 12 mmKissaki point: 33.5 mmFitting: 88 cm (34 5/8")Tsuka handle: 21.5 cm (8 1/2")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 552 g (1.22 lb)With fitting: 1, 081 g (2.38 lb)Condition: The blade is well polished and is in good condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are notfatal. There are scratches of about 10 cm long around above Habaki collar. Koshirae mountings are in good condition with normalwears seen in items of this age. The Saya scabbard is made of wood, which is wrapped by leather cover. The bottom of the leather cover wears. Sold as-is. Please see many picturesattached above. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due todifferences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there maybe some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that insome pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it.
PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you canuse most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after theend of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, 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 andcomes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is notprovided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not providethe service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’ssystem. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which areincluded in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classifieddifferently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know thetracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY shipto the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchaseditem but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as requiredby eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or abid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without aproblem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to)refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to beasked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are notincluded in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’sresponsibility.● Please check with your country’s customsoffice to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by thedelivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do notconfuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below valueor mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibitsuch behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.
DESCRIPTION
Product:GUNTO Imperial Japan army officer's Wakizashi sword "Sukechika 助隣" in Gunto mountings
Included:GUNTO Japanese army officer's Wakizashi sword "Sukechika 助隣" in Gunto mountings Sword bagSword registration issued by Saitama Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: Traditionally forged, not mass produced during WWII, Japanese Wakizashi sword by Sukechika 助隣 in fine Gunto military mountings. The blade is more than 330 years old.The blade is finely forged and has beautiful forging grains.Tsuba guard is signed 義光作 (Yoshimitsu saku). xvpbvx Features:Mei signature in Nakago tang: 助隣 (Sukechika) Jidai date: around Enpo era (延宝, 1673-1681)Sugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Ko-maruKitae hada: Ko-itameHamon temper lines: SuguhaNakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiriYasuri-me: TakanohaMekugi hole: OneHabaki collar: Single piece copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 54.2 cm (21 5/16")Nakago tang length: 15.8 cm (6 1/4")Whole blade length: 70 cm (27 9/16")Moto-haba: 28 mmSaki-haba: 20 mmMoto-gasane: 6.5 mmSaki-gasane: 4.5 mmSori curve: 12 mmKissaki point: 33.5 mmFitting: 88 cm (34 5/8")Tsuka handle: 21.5 cm (8 1/2")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 552 g (1.22 lb)With fitting: 1, 081 g (2.38 lb)Condition: The blade is well polished and is in good condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are notfatal. There are scratches of about 10 cm long around above Habaki collar. Koshirae mountings are in good condition with normalwears seen in items of this age. The Saya scabbard is made of wood, which is wrapped by leather cover. The bottom of the leather cover wears. Sold as-is. Please see many picturesattached above. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due todifferences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there maybe some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that insome pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it.
PAYMENT● We only accept PayPal payments; however, you canuse most credit cards through PayPal by opening PayPal account.● Payment must be received within 3 days after theend of auction.
SHIPPING & HANDLINGShipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping)Shipping CostAsia: $63North America, Central America, 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 andcomes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is notprovided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not providethe service.).● Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’ssystem. Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which areincluded in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classifieddifferently in the above information. In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.● We will let you know thetracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.● We will ONLY shipto the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.● We don't hold a purchaseditem but need to ship it in our promised handling time of one day as requiredby eBay.● We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE● Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or abid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without aproblem. I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to)refund, due to the above reasons.● Some images are for illustrative purposes only.● Any questions have to beasked before purchase. Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY● The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:● Import duties, taxes and charges are notincluded in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’sresponsibility.● Please check with your country’s customsoffice to determine what these additional costs will be prior tobidding/buying.● These charges are normally collected by thedelivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do notconfuse them for additional shipping charges.● We do not mark merchandise values below valueor mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibitsuch behavior.
Copyright © 2019 High5Japan. All rights reserved.
![Japanese Vintage Army Officer Katana Sword Gunto From Japan [hj]](https://pic-h.avaluer.net/imgstmb/d/k/x/w/l/-japanese_vintage_army_officer_katana_sword_gunto_from_japan_hj-1_2000_tmb.jpg)
