Description: Delve into the rich history of military memorabilia with this authentic WWII Japanese Army Officer's Sword. A true collector's item, this family blade boasts intricate Bohi engravings, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship of the period. Its origins trace back to Japan, a nation renowned for its storied samurai tradition, making this sword a must-have for enthusiasts of militaria and edged weapons. This is a Japanese sword in Army mountings, the blade is unsigned, osuriage, shinogi-zukuri shape with bohi engravings, muromachi ca.1500 era made old family blade (over 400 years old). The blade is in old polish, but no rust and in good condition. The temper line is wavy gunome with nie (crystal) active temper throughout the blade and has deep temper at the point. Forging grain has no forging flaws. There is no bend, no nick, no crack and cutting edge is sharp. The scabbard is very heavy metal, no dent, no crack, no bend and in good condition. The handle is tight fit, tsuka-ito wrapping is no cuts, no loose also in good condition. Tsuba and seppas are matched number 10 stamped. Lock mechanism works. It measures 25+5/8" tip to the guard, 25" cutting edge, 1+1/8" width, 5.5 mm thickness at the notch and 36+3/4" in mountings. (This sword has a rare open work Tsuba (hand guard). Look at all photos and judge for yourself. Sold As Is!!!
Price: 1600 USD
Location: Dundalk, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-12T18:28:53.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Theme: Militaria
