1 antique traditionally-made premium World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer's gendai sword available.  This Army Officer's sword is in exceptional condition.  A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's katana would make an important addition to any collection.

All military fittings are of exceptional quality.  The seppa, tsuba, tsuka, locking mechanism, nakago, etc. all have matching assembly numbers--the number '98'.  The blade measures 26 1/4" (66.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  The tang is signed by the swordsmith, Yoshiharu.  This fine sword has an early, very fine spatter-lacquered saya/scabbard.  The combat cover protected the saya's spatter-lacquer finish.  The saya's lacquer is 100% perfect. 

This katana has the Japanese Officer's name, village, and province written on the leather combat cover.  This sword has a fine braided silk sarute (tassel loop) in perfect condition. 

The hamon/temper line is attractive--a wave-like pattern. 

This vintage Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in exceptional condition.   This sword was handmade.  There are just four tiny, tiny nicks in the blade edge.  The blade is perfectly straight.  The tsuka wrap is in perfect condition.  The sword locks perfectly in the saya, and the lock release functions perfectly as well.  The blade finish is in perfect condition.  The silk sarute is in perfect condition.  The leather combat cover, with the black brush kanji of the Army Officer's name and village, is in excellent condition with no problems whatsoever.  The military saya's lacquer is perfect, perfect. 


This premium Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana--with its matching assembly numbers, Army Officer's name and village, attractive wavy hamon, and exceptional condition--would make a rare addition to any collection.



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