Description
1 vintage Koa Isshin Mantetsu WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s sword available. This premium Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is signed ‘KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU SAKU’–meaning ‘Develop Asia by One Mind Mantetsu (Co.) made this‘. The reverse side of the nakago is dated. The spine of the nakago is also marked. This fine sword measures 26 1/4″ (66.7 cm) (measured properly from the blade tip to the notch in the blade spine). All fittings bear the matching assembly # ‘3’.
This Mantetsu sword has a fine pierced tsuba.
CONDITION:
This vintage World War II Japanese Mantetsu sword is in exceptional condition. The boshi is nicely visible on both sides of the kissaki (blade tip section). The blade has no nicks whatsoever. The blade looks great. Only when holding the blade, at a certain angle, under light can one see an occasional finish/surface change from past light patina. The blade is perfectly straight. The handle and fittings are in exceptional condition. The sword locks tightly into the saya/scabbard, and functions perfectly. The saya drag fitting is missing–the asking price is $100 less than normal so that the collector/dealer who buys this sword can buy one to replace it.
