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SIGNED—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old Collection -SURRENDER TAG
SIGNED—WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old Collection -SURRENDER TAG
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s shingunto sword available. This WW2 Japanese Army katana has the Japanese Officer’s surrender tag attached to the saya. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This WW2 Army Officer shin-gunto katana is signed. This sword was made by Kanetsugu. There is a showa stamp over the signature.
The blade measures 25 1/16″ (63.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a desirable sanbonsugi ‘three cedars’ hamon/temper line. This sword has a fine monkey hands sarute/tassel loop.
A canvas surrender tag is attached to the saya. These tags were attached to their swords by the Japanese Officers who surrendered them. They hoped to get them back sometime after the War. This surrender tag has been translated. The Army Officer that surrendered this sword was Nakajima Masataka. His name appears on the left side of the surrender tag; his address appears on the right side. The address translation is a little choppy, but generally reads hachi hanshi shi dai so nishu san tei me.
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WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old WW II Shin-gunto -4TH SEAT KANEYOSHI
WW2 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword/Old WW II Shin-gunto -4TH SEAT KANEYOSHI
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s shin-gunto sword available. This maker of this sword, Kaneyoshi, was awarded 4th Seat at the 1941 Japanese Sword Exhibition. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The blade measures 26 1/8″ (66.4 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. There is a showa stamp above the signature.
This sword has a desirable wavy temper line/hamon.
This sword has a higher grade pierced tsuba. Additionally, the saya has the high grade spatter-lacquer finish.
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Japanese Samurai Yanone Arrow Point/Antique Sword Collection ROPE CUTTER Yajiri
Japanese Samurai Yanone Arrow Point/Antique Sword Collection ROPE CUTTER Yajiri
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1 antique Japanese samurai arrow point available. This desirable exceptionally large size Japanese rope cutter arrowhead would make a fine addition to any collection.
The ancient 16th-18th century Japanese yajiri/arrowpoint was used by true Samurai. This large arrowpoint measures 13 3/8″ (34 cm), including the tang. The point itself measures 3 1/8″ (7.9 cm) by 2 1/2″ wide (6.4 cm).
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Kasama SHIGETSUGU Gendaito Sword -HORIMONO -Antique Japanese Katana -Old Samurai
Kasama SHIGETSUGU Gendaito Sword -HORIMONO -Antique Japanese Katana -Old Samurai
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1 antique Japanese katana available. This sword is signed ‘Amahide’, is stamped with a kokuin, and is dated 1820. The 2.5 Million Yen swordsmith, Kasama SHIGETSUGU, actually made this katana. Upon conferring with one the top gendaito experts in the United States, it is our opinion that this sword was made by Shigetsugu–this opinion can either be proven or disproven by submitting this sword to shinsa. Shigetsugu is known to have made many gimei swords of master smiths–like Amahide (actually Masahide, but late in life Masahide gave his smith name Amahide to his grandson). Swords made by the master swordsmith Kasama Shigetsugu are quite valuable.
On page 160 of John Slough’s book, Shigetsugu’s work is described as follows:
“Shigetsugu was a master at horimono, and there are many swords with superb examples of his work. He was skilled at producing the Bizen style of choji midare, and also a slightly slanted saka gunome choji.”
This sword’s nagasa is 27 5/16 inches (69.4 cm). The horimono on this sword is among the best work I have ever seen.
The skill level of Shigetsugu is proven in this sword. The forging work is superior.
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WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword/Antique Naval SUETSUGU SHIGEMITSU -Sharkskin Gendaito
WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword/Antique Naval SUETSUGU SHIGEMITSU -Sharkskin Gendaito
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Navy Officer’s kai-gunto sword available. This WW II gendaito sword was made by a top rated smith. This sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This gendai sword is signed Tsukushi Suetsugu (Suetsugu SHIGEMITSU).
Suetsugu Shigemitsu was awarded the honorary ranking ‘Genro’ by the Nihon Token Tanrenjo (NTT) and the Nihon Token Shinbunshi (NTS) in 1943. Among this small Genro group are the masters: Kasama Ikkansai Shigetsugu, Horii Toshitsugu, Gassan Sadakatsu, Miyaguchi Ikkansai Shigehiro, Watanabe Kanenaga, and Suetsugu Shigemitsu.
The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have the same matching assembly numbers ‘216’. The nakago also has the assembly number ‘216’ stamped on it. This sword has a fine sharkskin saya. This sword has a fine sarute.
The blade measures 26 1/4 (66.3 cm). The hamachi/munemachi blade width measurement is especially wide in this fine sword, measuring almost 1 1/2″ wide.
The hamon is complex–and is commensurate with the skill exhibited in this Genro group.
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WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword -WW II IJA Gendaito/Rikugen Jumei Tosho KANETOSHI
WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword -WW II IJA Gendaito/Rikugen Jumei Tosho KANETOSHI
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai gendai sword in shirasaya. This gendaito (handmade) sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword was made by Murayama KANETOSHI. Kanetoshi was a Rikugen Jumei Tosho smith. This is a fine example of his work.
The blade measures 25 11/16″ (65.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a visible hada, and was traditionally-made with tamahagane.
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WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection
WW2 Frank Richtig Knife -Antique/FJR CLARKSON NEB/WW II -Old Combat Collection
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1 U.S. World War 2 Richtig fighting knife available. Richtig fighters of this style (with brass guard and aluminum pommel) are pictured in Bill Walters’ Book II, and in Bill Wright’s Theater Knives book. This desirable Richtig fighting knife would make an important addition to any U.S. military or world militaria collection.
This knife was made by a legend in knife-making. Frank Richtig had a secret steel tempering process that allowed him to slice through railroad spikes and automobile leaf springs. Frank would demonstrate this at county fairs–after slicing a railroad spike or leaf spring, he would slice through a piece of paper with the same knife. Frank earned himself a spot in a ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ magazine in the 1930’s. These knives can be used for decades, because of Frank’s superior craftsmanship.
This knife measures 10 1/8″ overall. The blade itself measures 5 7/8″. There is no sheath with this knife. This Richtig knife is one of the unmarked knives that Richtig made. Richtig was told by the War Production Board that he was only allowed to use a certain quantity of metals deemed important to the War effort. Richtig called that decision ‘bul_____’–he felt what would be of greater importance than using these important metals in weapons? So he made fighting knives during World War 2 beyond what the government allowed; he didn’t mark these knives made above his metals quota with his name, so the government couldn’t come after him.
A brass guard/aluminum pommel Richtig dagger is hard to find–this knife would make a great acquisition for any collector.
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Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
Japanese WW II Model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Katana -Russo-Japanese Sword
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1 difficult to find Japanese model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto Samurai Officer’s sword. This rare Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
A sword in model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto sword mounts is rare. An example in exceptional condition is extremely difficult to find. The Naval mounts on this sword are mint. Of Kyu-Gunto mounted swords–just 1 in 40, or 1 in 50 is in Naval mounts–all others are Army. A sword like this does not come on the market very often.
Photos from reference books with information on the model 1883 Naval Kyu-Gunto have been provided in this listing. Two photos of Naval Officers are provided from Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945–Cyclopedia Edition. Note in the caption under one of the photos that the Rear Admiral (Flag Rank) in the photo is posing with his standard 1883 series Officer model sword. The authorization for a special Flag Rank sword was cancelled in 1914. So the sword in this listing was authorized to be carried by Admirals as well.
The sword blade dates to the Russo Japanese War. The nakago/tang is unsigned. The blade measures 25″ (63.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a desirable, perfectly executed wavy hamon.
A horn mekugi holds the tsuka/handle to the blade.
The sharkskin-covered saya is very fine. All fittings are gilted in gold.
