In good condition, an Imperial WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword & Saya
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Guaranteed authentic. Seki stamped Imperial Japanese WW2 Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword, signed Yoshikane
Standard steel blade with period nicks (patina into nick, no burr) to the cutting edge; this shin gunto has seen active field / combat service.
The 26 inch nagasa (cutting edge section excluding habaki) is in good condition (save for the nicks) and showing a clear hamon, plus is firm in the tsuka (hilt / grip). The tsuka grip / hilt and tsuba guard are in typical aged / worn condition but good. The leather saya scabbard is aged and worn (scratches, small dents / scuffs, etc.) but good. The leather saya retaining strap is very aged / worn and fragile. The sword sheathes and draws well.
Very good and evocative WW2 Imperial Japanese army officer’s shin gunto for only was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZW77. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2198 106 x 16 x 15 (2.101kg).
