Description: Showa Period (1926/1988) "Showato" made by "Noshu Seki ju Kanesane tsukru". This sword has a 25".875 inch long cutting ede which officially qualifies it as a "Katana" and was made sometime between 1934 and 1945. "Samurai" type swords made a comeback during the Showa Period as there was a revival of all things Samurai due to the increase of Nationalistic pride instilled by the Military throughout Japan at that time. Because this sword has a 25".875 inch long cutting edge it's length classifies this example as a "Katana". The blade is straight with no bends or cracks. The entire blade is out of polish but temper can be seen when viewed properly. There are a few very small nicks found along the length of the blade which do not interfere with it's asthetics and simply proove it's field use in battle during the second World War. Signature: Noshu Seki ju Kanesane tsukruAge: 1934/1945Nagasa (Length): 25.875 inchesNakago Jiri: KurigiriConstruction: Shinogi-ZukuriMune: Iori-MuneNakago: Ubu, one mekugi anaHamon: Suguha with ko-midareKitae (Grain): mujiBoshi: ko-maruMountings: 1930's Civilian mounts.

History: The Samurai Sword as it is known today, made it's first introduction in the 9th century A.D.These swords changed little over the centuries long culture of the "Bushi", better known as the Samurai.Because of the manufacturing technique employed in the making of such arms Japanese swords have become famous the world over for being the finest edged weapons known. The Samurai Sword as it is known today, made it's first introduction in the 9th century A.D.These swords changed little over the centuries long culture of the "Bushi", better known as the Samurai.Because of the manufacturing technique employed in the making of such arms Japanese swords have become famous the world over for being the finest edged weapons known.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 3 | Height(in) = 41 | Width(in) = 4" | Depth(in) = 4"

Size of Artwork(in): 37.5 x 3 x 3"

Artist Name: Japan

Medium: Steel/Wood

Circa: 1934/45

Overall condition is good. Blade is typical for a well used combat sword. Blade is "gray" overall but temper can be seen. Sword is in 1930's civilian mounts but refitted later for military use in that it at one time had a leather "combat" cover encasing the scabbard. As with many of these leather "combat" covers it has rotted away from use in the damp and humid jungle conditions faced on many of the Pacific Islands. The handle, Fuchi, Kashira and Tsuba being of the civilian pre war style.