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OLD FAMILY BLADE—Russo-Japanese/WW2 Samurai Katana Sword -Antique Kyu-Gunto
OLD FAMILY BLADE—Russo-Japanese/WW2 Samurai Katana Sword -Antique Kyu-Gunto
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1 antique traditionally-made Russo-Japanese/World War II Japanese Kyu-gunto Army Samurai sword available. This sword has an old family blade from Samurai times. A kyu-gunto katana would make a rare, and important addition to any collection.
The sword blade was made in the mid-late 1500’s A.D. The blade is signed ‘Bizen kuni ju Osafune Sukesada‘. The nakago is also dated. The blade was carried during ancient times by true Samurai. The blade measures 26 1/2″ (67.3 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. There are 2 holes in the tang.
The habaki is carved on one side with the images of mice (which are carved more intricately than can be seen in the photos–the hair on each mouse is carved in in fine detail). The reverse side of the habaki has a form of plant carved into it. Interestingly, the maker of the sword’s Army fittings has its name stamped into the guard.
This sword has a longer kissaki than normal–the kissaki measures 1 3/4″.
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Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officers Dress Sword -Old Collection/Samurai/Navy
Antique WW2 Japanese Naval Officers Dress Sword -Old Collection/Samurai/Navy
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1 very fine Japanese World War 2 Naval Officer’s dress sword. This sword would make an incredible addition to any collection.
The saya is perfect polished sharkskin over wood with gold-plated fittings. This sword has a nickel-plated blade with wavy acid-etched yakiba/temper line.
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RARE VARIATION Japanese WW2 Naval Dirk -Sword Samurai -SHARKSKIN Saya -Navy Dagger
RARE VARIATION Japanese WW2 Naval Dirk -Sword Samurai -SHARKSKIN Saya -Navy Dagger
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1 desirable World War II Japanese Navy Officer’s dirk available. This fine Naval dirk has a premium sharkskin saya (scabbard), and rare fittings. This WWII Japanese Naval Officer’s dirk, with its rare variation fittings, would make an important addition to any collection.
Normally the fuchi is plain–the dirk in this listing has a cherry blossom in relief. Additionally, note the different patterns on the saya/scabbard throat and saya drag. This WW2 Japanese Naval Officer’s Dirk is very difficult to find.
This dirk measures 13 1/2″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 9/16″ (as measured properly from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki).
The handle has a wire-wrapped same/rayskin grip. I have not had the handle off–the threads are super tight, and I can’t get them loose without damaging the cherry blossoms.
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STAR STAMP Japanese WW2 GENDAI Samurai Army Sword/‘BEST SAMURAI SWORD’ SIGNATURE
STAR STAMP Japanese WW2 GENDAI Samurai Army Sword/‘BEST SAMURAI SWORD’ SIGNATURE
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St. Croix Blades Pays Cash for COLLECTIONS & ESTATES of JAPANESE SWORDS. Call me at 715-557-1688, or email me at mbrice@stcroixblades.com to inquire about selling your collection.
1 rare WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s gendai sword available. This is a fine sword with a super cool signature. The art name the swordsmith chose for himself has a double-meaning–the first character is Kazu (or ichi for first or best). The second character is actually two characters combined into one–the characters for ‘Samurai’ and ‘sword’–thus “Best Samurai Sword“. This premium handmade WW II Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is for the blade only. There is no habaki. Above the signature is the star stamp. The reverse side of the nakago is dated.
This fine sword measures 24 9/16″ (62.4 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine). Nie are present in the entire hamon.
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EXCEPTIONAL WW2 Japanese GENDAITO Samurai Sword/Old/Antique Gendai Katana/Samuri
EXCEPTIONAL WW2 Japanese GENDAITO Samurai Sword/Old/Antique Gendai Katana/Samuri
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1 antique traditionally-made premium World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s gendai sword available. This Army Officer’s sword is in exceptional condition. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
All military fittings are of exceptional quality. The seppa, tsuba, tsuka, locking mechanism, nakago, etc. all have matching assembly numbers–the number ’98’. The blade measures 26 1/4″ (66.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The tang is signed by the swordsmith, Yoshiharu. This fine sword has an early, very fine spatter-lacquered saya/scabbard. The combat cover protected the saya’s spatter-lacquer finish. The saya’s lacquer is 100% perfect.
This katana has the Japanese Officer’s name, village, and province written on the leather combat cover. This sword has a fine braided silk sarute (tassel loop) in perfect condition.
The hamon/temper line is attractive–a wave-like pattern.
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WW2 Japanese Army Officers KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Samurai Sword -Katana Antique/Old
WW2 Japanese Army Officers KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Samurai Sword -Katana Antique/Old
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1 vintage Koa Isshin Mantetsu WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s sword available. This premium Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is signed ‘KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU SAKU’–meaning ‘Develop Asia by One Mind Mantetsu (Co.) made this‘. The reverse side of the nakago is dated. The spine of the nakago is also marked. This fine sword measures 26 1/4″ (66.7 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine). All fittings bear the matching assembly # ‘3’.
This Mantetsu sword has a fine pierced tsuba.
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2 MILLION YEN SMITH Kojima KANEMICHI Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officers Sword
2 MILLION YEN SMITH Kojima KANEMICHI Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officers Sword
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1 vintage WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s sword made by Kojima Kanemichi available. Kanemichi was rated ‘Sword Forging Teacher‘ (the top rating) at the 1941 Sword Exhibition. In addition, Kanemichi is rated a high, 2 Million Yen, in John Slough’s book, An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945. This premium Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is signed by ‘KANEMICHI’. The reverse side of the nakago is dated. This fine sword measures 26 3/16″ (66.5 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine). All fittings bear the matching assembly # ’68’.
This sword has a fine pierced tsuba. This katana has an expertly tempered wavy hamon.
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RARE Antique Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Old Dagger w/150 KANJI/CHARACTERS
RARE Antique Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword -Old Dagger w/150 KANJI/CHARACTERS
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1 antique Meiji/World War II Japanese tanto sword available. This rare tanto has over 150 Japanese characters carved into it. This is very rare. This fine Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The Japanese kanji on the blade form a romantic poem. In addition to the poem, a scene of a Japanese man and woman is carved into the blade.
It has a true hamon/temper line–it looks to be water-tempered/traditional. The blade measures 6″ (15.2 cm) from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki. When in its saya/scabbard this tanto measures 10 1/2″ overall.
This tanto is mounted in shirasaya.
