Japanese Shin-Gunto Katana Sword

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Japanese Army Officer's Shin-Gunto, signed tang (not translated at this time).
Overall length in scabbard is ~38-1/2"; overall length out of scabbard is ~37"; blade length is ~27".
Brass chrysanthemum menuki [grip ornaments], silver over copper hibaki [collar]. Blade is not sharp on last inch before collar.


Japanese Shin-Gunto Katana Sword

Fine Original Swords, Cutlasses, Sabers, Hangers, Rapiers from The History Store (Sword, Saber, Sabre, Hanger, Cutlass)
Fine Original Swords, Cutlasses, Sabers, Hangers, Rapiers from The History Store (Sword, Saber, Sabre, Hanger, Cutlass)

Japanese Army Officer's Katana, signed tang (not translated at this time).
Overall length in scabbard is ~40"; overall length out of scabbard is ~36-3/4"; blade length is ~25".
Blade Appears to be a signed or inscribed ubu nakago [virgin tang] blade with midare [irregular] hamon [heat-treating or temper line].
Brass chrysanthemum menuki [grip ornaments], brass hibaki [collar]. Blade is not sharp on last inch before collar.


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