*SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword SHIN GUNTO WAKIZASHI NIHONTO WW2 Blade PILOT/TANKER WAKIZASHI, BLADE CA. 1600s

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Seller: sohei_swords ✉️ (848) 100%, Location: Richmond, Virginia, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 372163328602 *SHINTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword SHIN GUNTO WAKIZASHI NIHONTO WW2 Blade.

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Item Description: I am pleased to offer this original hand-made heirloom Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World War 2. The blade represents the opportunity to own a historic Shinto wakizashi in rare pilot/tanker mountings. The blade and the mountings are in Very Good condition. The sword is a wakizashi and has a blade length of 19.5 inches (50cm). The blade shows a very well-grained and tight ko-itame hada. The hamon is a well-implemented suguha hamon with dense nie that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi. There are activities like nie hotsure, nijuba, and inazuma in and along the hamon.

The tang is mumei, or unsigned, and ubu, or unshortened. Based on the shape and workmanship, the sword looks to come from a school like Bungo Takata working in the early to mid 1600s. Swords from Bungo were known for being strong and good for combat. 

The mountings are a rare Pilot/Tanker style Shin Gunto and in Very Good condition. The tsuka is fully leather covered. The leather is supple, well-aged, and in excellent condition. The tsuba is classic WW2 with four accompanying seppas. The saya (scabbard) is an Edo period custom lacquered wood with a leather weathering cover. The leather is supple and well-aged, showing a little cracking and retaining roughly 90-95% of finish. The koiguchi at the throat of the scabbard is missing. The blade is in Very Good condition. It shows several small nicks, including a couple that are larger with dimensions of 5mm long and 2mm deep. There are also some small spots of rust and several small scratches along the blade’s length. There are no major flaws like hagire. Given the age, I think sword would be a superb addition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.

Terms and additional items: This item is original and not a fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for sale where prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S.

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Old and original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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