Signed Japanese WWII Officer's Shin-Gunto Sword.
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Description
A Japanese WWII Shin-Gunto officers sword with a painted brown metal saya. This sword features a signed Kanenao Saku an approx. 26 .50" signed blade with a lovely hamon (pattern of harden edge), copper habaki, copper seppa, copper fuchi, bronze? tsuba, same (ray skin) wrap, bamboo mekugi, triple chrysanthemum menuki (decorative grip), damaged brown ito (hilt wrap), bronze? kashira (pommel), painted metal saya (scabbard), bronze? chrysanthemum hanger, and a bronze? koiguchi (throat). From a Hastings On Hudson NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 26 1/2" in length.
Condition
Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Sword exhibits wear consistent with age. Missing kojiri (end mount). Damaged brown ito (hilt wrap). Blade exhibits chips. Saya (scabbard) exhibits a few dings.
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Signed Japanese WWII Officer's Shin-Gunto Sword.
Estimate $300 - $500
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