Description
This sword SHIPS FREE to ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
1 Japanese World War II Army Officer’s Samurai sword with desirable hard-to-find hot stamp (kokuin). This Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakago/tangi is signed. The smith was Kanesada. Kanesada also used a hot stamp on his blade’s. Swords with hot stamps are very collectible. The blade measures 27 1/8″ (68.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a rare temper line. The temper line has the image of Mt. Fuji in it located about 3 inches up from the habaki.
There are 8 seppa on this sword.
CONDITION:
There are no nicks or chips in the blade edge. There is the occasional micro-scratch on the blade from carry during World War 2. The silk handle wrap sustained wear during the War.
