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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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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.
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WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
WW2 Japanese NCO Sword -Antique/Old WW II Samurai -IJA Army Katana -MATCHING
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1 vintage World War II Japanese NCO sword available. The condition of the handle paint on this sword is among the best to be found. In fact, it is easily in the top 5% to be found anywhere. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The blade still has the cosmoline that the G.I. covered it with! The 70-year old cosmoline is dried on. Many collectors have removed old cosmoline before from old swords or guns.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is ‘84310’. The scabbard/saya serial # is ‘84310’ as well. The blade measures 26 5/16″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade). Note the arsenal stamps on the fuchi (fitting just below the tsuba/guard).
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SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
SIGNED Late War WW2 1944 Japanese Army Officer NLF Samurai Sword -Old
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s Late War/1944 pattern gunto sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tang is signed–the signature reads ‘Yoshihide‘. The reverse side of the nakago is dated.
The blade measures 26 1/16″ (66.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger -Old/Antique Collection -WW II/WW2 Army
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available. This Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2. Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.
This tanto sword has a sayagaki on the saya–Japanese kanji.
The mumei blade measures 8”. This tanto measures 14 1/8” overall with its saya/scabbard. This tanto has a nice oil-tempered hamon.
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Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger/Old/Antique/WW2 Army/RARE BLADE SHAPE
Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Dagger/Old/Antique/WW2 Army/RARE BLADE SHAPE
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1 antique Japanese WW2 Army tanto available. This small Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Japanese officers were allowed to carry katanas during World War 2. Enlisted were not allowed to—many of these men carried a tanto sword like this one in their packs to invoke the spirit of the Samurai.
This tanto sword has an unusual and desirable blade shape.
The mumei blade measures 5 3/8”. This tanto measures 9 9/16” overall with its saya/scabbard.
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RARE IIDA LOCK GUNTO Koshirae -Old Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword Mounts/WW II
RARE IIDA LOCK GUNTO Koshirae -Old Japanese WW2 Army Samurai Sword Mounts/WW II
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1 rare Japanese WW2 Iida mount gunto Army Officer’s sword koshirae available. These sword mounts are among the most rare of all Japanese military sword koshirae. These mounts are referred to as the Iida seal–or the Iida lock, named after its inventor Iida Kunitaro. This exceptional Japanese Army sword koshirae would make an important addition to any collection.
The wood tsunagi blade measures a long 28 1/16″ (71.3 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 koshirae would make an important addition to any collection. Information on the Iida (IIDA) lock can be found on page 169 of Jim Dawson’s book, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition.
