1 rare fittings antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer's gendai sword available.  This sword was made by the highly collected smith, 23rd Generation Kanefusa.  A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's katana would make an important addition to any collection.

All military fittings/koshirae are of superior quality.  The blade measures 25 7/16" (64.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  This fine sword has an early black-lacquered saya/scabbard. 

Note the rare, red-lacquered tsuka wrap.  The fuchi/saya lock was removed by the Japanese Army Officer who carried this sword. 

The nakago is signed 23rd Generation Kanefusa.  There are no stamps on this fine gendai sword.  Kanefusa is featured on page 39 of Slough's book.  The 'Japanese Sword Index' website has more information on 23rd Generation Kanefusa.

This vintage Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in exceptional condition.   The koshirae/fittings are all exceptional.  The blade is perfectly straight.  The tsuka wrap is in exceptional condition.  The blade has no nicks whatsoever.  The hamon and boshi are perfectly healthy.  This sword is guaranteed against fatal flaws. 


This Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's gendai katana by highly sought-after swordsmith, 23rd Generation Kanefusa, with its rare fittings, would make a rare addition to any collection.