Description
1 rare! antique World War II Japanese PARATROOPER Army Officer’s sword available. This fine Japanese Paratrooper katana would make an important addition to any collection.
The special sarute designates this sword as a paratrooper sword. Note the reference information on the Japanese paratrooper sword found on page 167 of Jim Dawson’s book Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition.
The blade measures 27 1/4″ (69.2 cm)–as measured properly with a tape pulled tight from the blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki. This sword is signed, and it has a Seki stamp.
The hamon/temper line is quite attractive. There is two peaks, then a drop, two peaks again, etc.
CONDITION:
The mounts on this antique Japanese World War II Army Paratrooper’s sword are in excellent condition. There are some minor dents in the saya.
The blade has occasional scratches, and about 10 small nicks. The nicks will come out easily with a polish as the deepest nick is less than 1/5 of the width of the lowest point in the hamon–plenty of room.
The hamon and boshi are healthy.
This rare, Japanese WW2 Army Paratrooper sword would make an important addition to any collection.