TANTO MINTY WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO Shin Gunto BLADE WW2 DAGGER
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Reference Number: Avaluer:79281 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Description: I BUY SWORDS ANDWHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original hand-made heirloom Japanese army officers Samurai sword from World Wa...r 2. Theblade represents the opportunity to own a historic Shinshinto tanto, ca. 1800s. The blade and the mountings are in Near MINT condition. It has ablade length of 9.25 inches (23cm). It shows a well-grained and highly visible itame hada that mixes with a burl mokume hada. The hamon is a Soshu-style gunome midare hamon of large billowing peaks.The hamon is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it endsin a kaen boshi. There are activitieslike sunagashi, inazuma and kinsuji in and along the hamon. Thetang is mumei, or unsigned, but based on the workmanship the tanto was likelymade in the 1800’s making it a Shinshinto.It looks to be from a school such as Hosokawawho were experienced working in the Soshu style.The blade comes in wooden shirasaya. It is in Near MINT condition. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, and few scratches along its length. There do not appear to be any major flawslike hagire.Given the condition and outstanding workmanship, I think this piece wouldbe an excellent addition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.Terms and additional items: This item is original and not aknockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own andwhile I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not anexpert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know ifyou have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Paymentis to be made within 7 daysof auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the itemand file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age orolder. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for salewhere prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questionsbefore end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after theauction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S.Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positivefeedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hoursof payment. Shipping: Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Payment: Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. Ifpayment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file anon-paying claim with ebay.
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