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Rare—IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD Dirk—Japanese WW II -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger
Rare—IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD Dirk—Japanese WW II -Old/Antique Samurai Sword/Dagger
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1 rare and important World War II Japanese Samurai Imperial Household dirk available. This rarest of Japanese dirks would make an important addition to any collection.
This important Japanese Imperial Household dirk was carried by an Official on the Emperor’s Household staff.
This dirk is in full polish. The blade has a genuine hamon/temper line–not etched or polished on. The blade measures 9 7/16″ (24 cm).
All fittings are of exceptional quality. This fine dirk has a sharkskin saya. Each fitting has the same matching number on it.
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RARE IIDA GUNTO Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword -Saya LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE WW II
RARE IIDA GUNTO Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword -Saya LOCK/Old/SADASHIGE WW II
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1 rare Japanese WW2 Iida mount Army Officer’s gendai sword available. This sword is among the most rare of all Japanese military swords. These mounts are referred to as the Iida seal–or the Iida lock, named after its inventor Iida Kunitaro. This exceptional Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword was made the 2 Million Yen smith, Sadashige. The nakago is signed ‘Yoshu Saijo (no) ju Sadashige Nyudo saku’. This sword is dated February, 1939. Imai Sadashige earned the title of Sword Forging Teacher/Special Honor Noted Seat at the 1941 Sword Exhibition. Sadashige is featured on page 150 & 151 in John Slough’s book, An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945.
The blade measures a long 27 5/16″ (69.4 cm) from blade tip to the notch in the blade spine.
The Iida lock is a weather-proofing mount designed to keep water out of the saya. This exceptionally rare sword would make an important addition to any collection. Information on the Iida (IIDA) lock can be found on pages 168 & 169 of Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition.
The hamon is exceptional–the temper line billows almost all the way up to the shinogi line. Look at the photos of the hamon to see all of the activity.
This Iida lock Army sword has a blue/brown Company Grade Officer’s tassel.
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RARE Japanese Samurai OSORAKU Tanto Sword -Antique/Old Collection -FULL POLISH
RARE Japanese Samurai OSORAKU Tanto Sword -Antique/Old Collection -FULL POLISH
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1 rare osoraku o-kissaki Japanese Samurai tanto sword available. This antique Japanese art sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This type of tanto is quite rare to find. The kissaki makes up almost half the length of the blade. It would take a person some time to find another.
This sword is unsigned. The blade measures 10 1/2″ (26.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The kissaki measures 5 5/16″ (13.5 cm).
The tsuka wrap is leather. The tsuba is exceptional–it is made of fine copper and shakudo. The habaki and seppa are all covered of Silver foil. This sword has a fine suguha hamon.
The kozuka has a tempered kogatana blade.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officer Sword TASSEL/Old Samurai -Navy IJN
Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officer Sword TASSEL/Old Samurai -Navy IJN
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1 antique World War II Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s sword tassel available. Original naval sword tassels like this one are hard to find.
This IJN sword tassel would make an important addition to any higher-grade Japanese Navy-mounted sword.
This silk tassel is dark brown in color. This tassel measures 17 3/4″ long (45 cm).
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Japanese WWII NCO Sword Leather Knot -WW2 Samurai -Katana -WW2 Portopee/Tassel
Japanese WWII NCO Sword Leather Knot -WW2 Samurai -Katana -WW2 Portopee/Tassel
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1 original Japanese WW2 NCO sword leather tassel.
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7 7/8” Leverlock Auto Knife -Hardwood Handle -Inox/Stainless -db
7 7/8” Leverlock Auto Knife -Hardwood Handle -Inox/Stainless -db
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Purchase of this knife requires signing of the Auto Knife Form. Email info@stcroixblades.com to request the form.
1 7 7/8″ leverlock auto.
This auto has fine hardwood handles. There is no box with this knife as it was in a collection. The blade measures 3 1/4″.
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COOPER Knife -John Nelson Cooper/Custom Fighter/Vtg/Old Fighting RARE Collection
COOPER Knife -John Nelson Cooper/Custom Fighter/Vtg/Old Fighting RARE Collection
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1 desirable John Nelson combat fighter available. This rare, and exceptional Cooper fighting knife would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade on this Cooper fighting knife measures 7 5/8″. This knife measures 12 1/2″ overall. There is no sheath with this knife.
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Ruana 32B Davy Crockett Bowie Knife -Custom -Horse Handle/Old/Antique Collection
Ruana 32B Davy Crockett Bowie Knife -Custom -Horse Handle/Old/Antique Collection
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1 Ruana model 32B Davy Crockett Bowie available. A Ruana Crockett Bowie would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade measures 8 7/8″. The coffin handle pommel has the cast horse image.
