Description
1 antique World War II Imperial Japanese Army Samurai Officer’s shin-gunto sword available. If you look for followed makers of World War II Imperial Japanese Officer’s swords, this sword by Kanezane would be an important acquisition.
This sword is by Kanezane is signed with his ‘Imperial Exhibition Winning Candidate‘ mei. This sword also has his kokuin/hot stamp.
This sword has a fine sanbonsugi temper line. This hamon is also known as ‘three cedars‘.
This listing is for the sword blade and habaki only. This sword would make a perfect piece to build a complete Army shin-gunto sword. Many photos are provided to show condition. The blade and habaki will be shipped with a genuine, though rough, saya that will protect the blade.
The blade measures 26 9/16″ (67.5 cm) from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki
CONDITION:
This WW2 sword has no nicks. The blade is perfectly straight. There are areas of carbon patina/staining on the blade. There is no significant or deep pitting on the blade. This sword is an excellent candidate for a restoration polish. Lots of photos have been provided for those amateur polishers–or for those that wish to buy that have a good polisher they use.
The hamon/temper line and boshi are perfectly healthy.
This rare, Japanese Army Officer’s sword by Kanezane, with desirable ‘Imperial Exhibition Winning Candidate’ mei, would make an important addition to any collection.
