1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai army officer's Muratato shin-gunto sword available.  This sword would make an important addition to any collection.

Murata Tsuneyoshi developed the "new Japanese-European combined sword system".  

All military fittings are of excellent quality.  The blade measures 25 3/4" from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  This fine sword has deep red patina'd fittings.  

This Muratato has a pierced tsuba.

The mounts are in exceptional nice condition.  This is a handsome sword.  The blade has occasional minor scratches.  There are no nicks of any mentionable size.  The locking mechanism functions perfectly, and the blade is perfectly straight.  

A Murata-to sword can be hard to find.  

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