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Japanese Samurai Armor Helmet -Antique/Old 8-Plate Kabuto -Sword Collection








Japanese Samurai Armor Helmet -Antique/Old 8-Plate Kabuto -Sword Collection
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1 several centuries old Japanese Samurai kabuto available. This 8-plate Samurai warrior helmet would make an important addition to any Japanese or Asian antiquities collection.
This helmet, as mentioned, is made with 8 iron plates–riveted together. The hand-stitched cloth liner is still partially in place. The inner part of the visor is covered in old red lacquer. The helmet rim running from the sides of the kabuto to the back is covered in black lacquer.
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Antique WW2 Japanese GENDAI Sword – WW II Samurai -TAKAYAMA NAVAL ACADEMY FORGE











Antique WW2 Japanese GENDAI Sword – WW II Samurai -TAKAYAMA NAVAL ACADEMY FORGE
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1 desirable Japanese World War II Takayama Naval Academy Forge Navy Officer’s Samurai sword blade available. This highly sought after gendai katana blade was made by Masatsune. This Japanese sword would make an important addition to any collection.
Swords made at the Takayama Forge are highly collectible. This sword is signed ‘Toyama ryu lai Shinbufusatsu Takayama-to Masatsune‘.
This gendai sword measures 25 7/8″ from tip to the notch in the blade spine. This sword has a habaki, saya, and sageo.
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WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword -GENDAITO -Old/Antique WW II -RARE RAYSKIN ARMY SAYA













WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword -GENDAITO -Old/Antique WW II -RARE RAYSKIN ARMY SAYA
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1 fine Japanese World War II Army Officer’s sword available. This Japanese Army gendai sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword was made by the smith Morita Kaneshige. Kaneshige won the highest award in a national blade Kyoshinkai (competitive competition) in 1939.
The saya is very desirable–it is a rare Army saya with same/rayskin.
The blade measures 25 5/8″ (65.1 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a beautiful wavy temper line/hamon. This sword has a fine clasped hands sarute.
All fittings have the matching assembly number ‘0307’.
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COLLECTION—Antique MURATA Japanese Sword -WW II/Old WW2 Muratato Samurai TACHI






COLLECTION—Antique MURATA Japanese Sword -WW II/Old WW2 Muratato Samurai TACHI
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2 antique World War II Japanese Samurai army officer’s Muratato shin-gunto swords available. These swords would make an important addition to any collection.
The nakagos have arsenal stamps. Murata Tsuneyoshi developed the “new Japanese-European combined sword system”.
All military fittings are of excellent quality. The blades measure 26 1/8″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
These Muratato have pierced tsuba. The handles/tsuka have a tachi curvature.
Here is information from Ohmura’s studies on Murata-to:
Murata-tō
Tsuneyoshi Murata an army Major General Baron, is the expert of shooting. He developed the famous “Murata Rifle”.
Then, he aspired after improvement of a Guntō and made the Guntō to the trial himself using the saber metal (sword
steel of German Solingen) of stock of the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal.
Since this sword cut very well, he completed the blade which instruction of Kanenori Miyamoto, Sukekane Yokoyama, etc.
was received, Sweden steel and a Japanes steel ratio were dissolved by 6 to 4, and he dissolved mincement and this at
1,500 degrees C, and carried out One-piece forging (Ichimai-Gitae) and carried out oil hardening. The bone of the head
of a pig was splendidly cut in October, Meiji 24 (1891) using two blades by the sharpness examination in an Arsenal.
Since there were no abnormalities in two blades, it depended on this result and this blade was adopted as the Guntō.
This blade was cheap, since an officer was also easy to come to hand, it was greatly used by Nissin and the
Russo-Japanese War, and it was proved that it was the practical use Guntō strongly turned off well to rust.
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Late War WW2 Type 3 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique -1944









Late War WW2 Type 3 Japanese Army Officer Samurai Sword -Old/Antique -1944
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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer’s Late War/Type 3 gunto sword available. A WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s katana would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword is outfitted with desirable leather tsuka/handle & saya kojiri/drag fitting covers.
This is a desirable, and highly collectible, WW2 field configuration.
The blade measures 26 1/16″ (66.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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Antique Japanese PARATROOPER Sword -RARE! Samurai WW II Army -WW2 Old Collection













Antique Japanese PARATROOPER Sword -RARE! Samurai WW II Army -WW2 Old Collection
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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.
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UTICA M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -BLADE-DATED/WWII -USM3 Collection -MILSCO M6 1943










UTICA M3 Trench Knife -US WW2 -BLADE-DATED/WWII -USM3 Collection -MILSCO M6 1943
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1 U.S. WW2 IMPERIAL blade-dated M3 trench fighting knife with Milsco M6 sheath. This U.S. WW2 edged weapon would make an important addition to any collection.
This M3 trench knife measures 11 5/8” overall. The blade measures 6 11/16”. The pommel has the flaming bomb mark.
The sheath is a ‘U.S. M6 MILSCO 1943’. The front of the sheath has the G.I.’s initials and the image of a citadel. Super cool!
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WW2 Utica M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -US WWII Knife -Rubber Handle -th






WW2 Utica M4 Bayonet—UNISSUED—w/BOX -MINT -US WWII Knife -Rubber Handle -th
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1 U.S. WW2 Utica black rubber handle M4 fighting knife–unissued in its original box. This unissued Utica M4, in its original box, would make an exceedingly rare addition to any collection.
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IKKANSAI KUNIMORI Japanese WW2 Army Sword -AntiqueWWII Samurai/Gendaito/Yasuhiro










IKKANSAI KUNIMORI Japanese WW2 Army Sword -AntiqueWWII Samurai/Gendaito/Yasuhiro
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1 traditionally-made, water-tempered Japanese WW2 gendai sword by Ikkansai Kunimori available. Kunimori’s art name was Yasuhiro while he was at the Yasukuni Shrine. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
The blade measures 25 1/4″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This is a traditional gendai sword–there are no arsenal or Showa stamps on the nakago.
This sword has desirable mounts—all fittings are blackened; these are premium mounts.
Yasuhiro/Kunimori made mostly swords with suguha/straight hamons—this sword has a wavy hamon, quite rare for Kunimori.
St. Croix Blades buys Japanese swords! In need of an appraisal, or want to sell or consign your sword or entire collection? Pricing out an estate collection? Contact Us! 715-557-1688
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Fine Antique/Old Japanese Samurai Menpo Armor -Mempo Mask



Fine Antique/Old Japanese Samurai Menpo Armor -Mempo Mask
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1 fine antique/old Edo period Japanese Samurai Menpo. This face armor would make an important addition to any collection.
This armor has its mustache and beard.
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Japanese WW2 Mantetsu Army Sword -Antique/WWII/WW II/Samurai -EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTS












Japanese WW2 Mantetsu Army Sword -Antique/WWII/WW II/Samurai -EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTS
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__________________________________________________________________1 Japanese WW2 Koa Isshin Mantetsu sword available. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This Mantetsu has the hard to fine premium mounts variation. The habaki is deep red in color and is finely. grooved. The rest of the fittings have the deep red color associated only with this variation of Mantetsu.
The blade measures 26 1/4″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword is dated ‘Spring 1943’. The nakago/tang spine has the Japanese kanji for the number 7 stamped on it.
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Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito -KUNITOSHI








Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito -KUNITOSHI
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1 traditionally-made, water-tempered Japanese WW2 gendai sword available. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
The blade measures 25 3/8″ (64.5cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The nakago is signed. This sword was made by Mori Kunitoshi. This is a traditional gendai sword–there are no arsenal or Showa stamps on the nakago. Kunitoshi was a RikugenJumei Tosho during World War 2.
The hamon is very complex—this is a exceptional sword.
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SPECIAL ORDER Japanese WW2 Army Sword -WWII Samurai/Gendai/AMAHIDE -Tamahagane












SPECIAL ORDER Japanese WW2 Army Sword -WWII Samurai/Gendai/AMAHIDE -Tamahagane
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1 water-tempered Special Order Japanese WW2 sword by Amahide. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This sword bears the inscription on the nakago ‘Commemorating 1941 Departure to the Front — Made for Nagata Chihiro’.
Signed by the smith ‘Amahide Fukuda of Seki — 1941’.
This is a traditionally-made sword—note the complex hada/grain. This sword was made with Tamahagane (Japanese sand steel).
The blade measures 26 13/16″ (68.2cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. As mentioned, this is a traditional gendai sword–there are no arsenal or Showa stamps on the nakago.
The hamon is very complex—this is a exceptional sword.
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Antique Japanese O-Tanto Sword -Samurai/Old Collection -Signed -Horimono Carving










Antique Japanese O-Tanto Sword -Samurai/Old Collection -Signed -Horimono Carving
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1 ancient Japanese Samurai o-tanto sword available. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This o-tanto (long tanto) sword has finely carved horimono.
This sword is signed ‘Sukemune’. The blade measures 12 1/2″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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Japanese WW2 Naval Kai-gunto Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito









Japanese WW2 Naval Kai-gunto Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito
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1 traditionally-made Japanese WW2 Navy gendai sword available. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This sword was made by Heijiro Nagashima Akimaro—a student of Akihide. Akimaro emphasized cutting ability in his work. The hamon style of his swords is made up of tight waves—a very distinctive style.
The blade measures 25 1/4” from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
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Japanese WW2 Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito -Ichihara NAGAMITSU











Japanese WW2 Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai/Gendai/Gendaito -Ichihara NAGAMITSU
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1 traditionally-made Japanese WW2 gendai sword available. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
The blade measures 24 3/32” from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. The nakago is signed ‘Nagamitsu’.
The hamon is complex.
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Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai -th










Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai -th
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1 exceptional condition antique World War II Japanese NCO sword available. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is 23293, and the scabbard’s serial # is 23293. The blade measures 26 3/8″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade). Note the arsenal stamps on the fuchi (fitting just below the tsuba/guard).
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Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai #110185









Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai #110185
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1 exceptional condition antique World War II Japanese NCO sword available. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is 110185, and the scabbard’s serial # is 110185. The blade measures 26 3/8″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade).
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Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai Katana -KANEZANE w/HOT STAMP









Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai Katana -KANEZANE w/HOT STAMP
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1 Japanese WW2 Army Officer’s sword available. This fine antique Japanese gunto sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This sword was made by the popular WW2 smith Kanezane. In addition to being signed, this Kanezane is marked with his hot stamp. There is a Seki stamp above the signature. The blade measures 26 3/16” (66.3 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a wavy hamon.
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Japanese WW2 Army Sword -WWII Samurai/Gendai/AMAHIDE -Tamahagane/Hada -HOT STAMP














Japanese WW2 Army Sword -WWII Samurai/Gendai/AMAHIDE -Tamahagane/Hada -HOT STAMP
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1 water-tempered Japanese WW2 gendai sword by Amahide. This fine antique Japanese sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This sword is signed ‘Noshu Seki ju Ichimonji Amahide kitau kore’. This sword also has Amahide’s hot stamp (kokuin).
This is a special sword. Unlike roughly 95% of gendai swords, this sword was made with Tamahagane (traditional Japanese sand steel), and was made in the old ways. Note the beautiful hada (grain).
The blade measures 24 1/2″ from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. As mentioned, this is a traditional gendai sword–there are no arsenal or Showa stamps on the nakago.
This sword also has a surrender tag attached to the saya
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Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai









Japanese Army NCO Sword -Army Officer -MATCHING/Antique/Old WW2 -Samurai
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1 exceptional condition antique World War II Japanese NCO sword available. This WW2 Japanese NCO sword would make a fine addition to any collection.
The sword and scabbard serial #’s match. The sword’s serial # is 145998, and the scabbard’s serial # is 145998. The blade measures 26 3/8″ from tip to top of the habaki (habaki edge that touches the blade).
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RARE Japanese Katakama Yari Spear Point -Antique Kama Kamayari -SIGNED




RARE Japanese Katakama Yari Spear Point -Antique Kama Kamayari -SIGNED
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1 hard to find antique Japanese katakama yari. This is a rare blade spear point shape. This signed kamayari would make an important addition to any collection.
The Kama yari differs from the jumanji yari in that it has one blade that is shorter than the other. The temper line is visible. This yari is signed ‘Motohisa’. The nakago is ubu (full original length/not cut down).
The blade measures 11 7/16″ in length by 5 3/4″ wide. This yari measures 27 7/16″ overall.
We have more photos–including lots of close-ups of this rare yari. Just email info@stcroixblades.com to request them.
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EARLY Japanese Naval Dirk -WWII CUSTOM Navy Dagger/Samurai Sword Collection -th



EARLY Japanese Naval Dirk -WWII CUSTOM Navy Dagger/Samurai Sword Collection -th
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1 desirable early custom Japanese Navy Officer’s dirk available. The Japanese dirk would make an important addition to any collection.
This dirk was carried from the Russo-Japanese War through World War 2. See the custom features on this dirk–the custom kashira (pommel fitting) and saya/scabbard drag fitting. Another custom Naval dirk is shown on pages 28 & 29 of Ken Banks’ book Japanese Pattern Dirks, The Banks Collection.
This dirk measures 13″ overall. The blade itself measures 8 1/4″.
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Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai Katana






Japanese WW2 Army Sword -Antique/Old WWII Samurai Katana
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1 Japanese WW2 Army Officer’s sword available. This fine antique Japanese gunto sword would make an important acquisition for any collection.
This sword is unsigned. An assembly number is painted on the nakago/tang. The blade measures 26 3/8” (66.5 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.
This sword has a wavy hamon/temper line. The original cherry blossom sarute/lanyard loop is present.
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