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1 Japanese World War II Army Officer's Samurai sword with desirable hard-to-find hot stamp (kokuin).  This Japanese Army sword would make an important addition to any collection.

The nakago/tangi is signed.  The smith was Kanesada.  Kanesada also used a hot stamp on his blade's.  Swords with hot stamps are very collectible.  The blade measures 27 1/8" (68.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  

This sword has a rare temper line.  The temper line has the image of Mt. Fuji in it located about 3 inches up from the habaki. 

There are 8 seppa on this sword. 

There are no nicks or chips in the blade edge.  There is the occasional micro-scratch on the blade from carry during World War 2.  The silk handle wrap sustained wear during the War.