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1 MILLION YEN—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Antique Collection
1 MILLION YEN—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Antique Collection
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1 exceptional antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s sword by the 1 million yen-rated gendai smith, Kaneaki. This fine WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed ‘Kaneaki’. There are no arsenal stamps on this traditionally-made sword. Kaneaki was rated 2nd Seat at the 1941 Sword Exhibition.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures 26 1/4″ (66.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The saya has a fine metal spatter-lacquered finish. This sword has a fine pierced tsuba.
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CUTTING SWORD—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Katana -WW2 Old/Antique
CUTTING SWORD—WW II Japanese Army Officer Samurai Katana -WW2 Old/Antique
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Call River Valley Japanese Sword/St. Croix Blades at 715-557-1688.1 excellent antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s katana sword with blade groove. This fine WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed. The smith is Kanemasa. There is an arsenal stamp on the nakago above the signature. This sword has a complex, wavy hamon/temper line. The kashira is fitted with a fine, cherry-blossum sarute.
The military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures a long 27 3/8″ (69.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The military saya is desirable as it is made of wood, which is light to carry–a much less common Army saya material, making it desirable for collectors.
As mentioned earlier, this sword has a bohi/blade groove. Katanas with a blade groove are sought after for cutting–this sword is of special interest to collectors and practitioners, because its blade groove is combined with a long blade at 27 3/8″.
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GENERAL GRADE Japanese WW II Parade/Dress Sword/Military/Samurai Old/Antique/WW2
GENERAL GRADE Japanese WW II Parade/Dress Sword/Military/Samurai Old/Antique/WW2
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1 antique World War II Japanese Army General Grade parade/dress sword available. This rare sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
This sword has the general grade backstrap, and the general grade handle. This sword measures 35″ when in its scabbard. This sword has a complete acid-etched wavy yakiba/hamon.
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SPECIAL ORDER—Japanese WW II Army Sword—KIKUSUI CREST—Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai
SPECIAL ORDER—Japanese WW II Army Sword—KIKUSUI CREST—Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai
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1 exceptionally rare Special Order World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s sword available. This Special Order gendai sword would make a rare addition to any collection.
This gendai sword was made by 23rd Generation Kanefusa. Kanefusa made just a few Special Order swords with the kiku-sui crest horimono on the blade. See photos above from the Japanese Sword Index online site.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures 23 13/16″ (60.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The wood saya has a leather combat cover. This sword has a fine cherry blossom sarute. Attached to the sarute is a fine silk blue/brown company grade Officer’s tassel.
This sword has an excellent ‘crab-claw’ temper line.
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Nihonto—OTA CHIKAHIDE Japanese WW II Army Sword -Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai Katana
Nihonto—OTA CHIKAHIDE Japanese WW II Army Sword -Old/Antique/WW2 Samurai Katana
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1 very fine nihonto/traditionally-made World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s sword available. This gendai sword was made by Ota Chikahide in 1939. This fine katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This fine gendai sword was hand-made by Ota Chikahide using tamahagane. The front of the nakago bears his long signature. The reverse side of the nakago is dated 1939.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The blade measures 25 9/16″ (64.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The metal Army saya has a leather combat cover. This sword has a fine clasped hands sarute.
This sword has an attractive wavy temper line.
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SIGNED—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Katana Collection
SIGNED—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Katana Collection
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St. Croix Blades BUYS Japanese Swords. Give us a call at 715-557-1688 to get an offer on your Japanese Sword(s).
1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s shin-gunto sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed–I read the signature as ‘Yoshiharu‘. There is an arsenal stamp on the tang. The reverse side of the nakago has painted on assembly numbers.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have matching assembly numbers–the number ‘5’. The tsuka has a fine cherry blossom sarute/tassel loop. The blade measures 25 13/16″ (65.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This fine sword has an early metal spatter-lacquered saya/scabbard.
The hamon/temper line is quite attractive–two peaks, then flat, two peaks, then flat, etc.
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WW2 Japanese Samurai Naval Officer Sword -Old/Antique -Sharkskin Saya w/TASSEL
WW2 Japanese Samurai Naval Officer Sword -Old/Antique -Sharkskin Saya w/TASSEL
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St. Croix Blades BUYS Japanese Swords. Give us a call at 715-557-1688 to get an offer on your Japanese Sword(s).
1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Naval Officer’s Katana sword available. A WW2 Japanese Naval Officer’s sword would make an important addition to any collection.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. This sword has a fine sharkskin saya/scabbard. The blade measures 25 7/8″ (65.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The nakago/tang is unsigned. The tang has the stamped assembly number ‘318’.
This WW2 Navy Officer’s sword has gold-gilt fittings. The tsuba and seppa have the same matching assembly numbers as on the tang ‘318’–along with one Japanese character.
This Japanese WW2 Naval Officer’s katana has a fine tassel.
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WW2 Japanese Army Officer GENDAITO Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Katana—w/TASSEL
WW2 Japanese Army Officer GENDAITO Samurai Sword -Old/Antique Katana—w/TASSEL
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St. Croix Blades BUYS Japanese Swords. Give us a call at 715-557-1688 to get an offer on your Japanese Sword(s).
1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s gendaito sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is unsigned. There are no arsenal stamps on the tang. The reverse side of the nakago has painted-on assembly numbers.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have matching assembly numbers–the number ’15’. The tsuka has a fine cherry blossom sarute/tassel loop. Note there are 6 seppa on this sword–including the finer thick, ribbed middle seppa. The blade measures 26 1/8″ (66.4 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This fine sword has an early lightweight aluminum saya/scabbard.
The hamon/temper line is straight.
This WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana has a company grade blue/brown tassel.
