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1 antique World War II Japanese samurai army officer's gendaito shin-gunto sword available.  This WW2 Officer's katana was made by Kaneaki.  Kaneaki placed 2nd Seat at the 1941 Sword Exhibition.  This sword would make an important addition to any collection.

The tang is signed with the swordsmith's name, 'No shu ju Kuriyama Kaneaki Saku'.  This sword is unlike most others--1 in only several thousand WW2 Japanese swords would have a 'TAN' stamp.  The tan stamp shows this sword was traditionally made.  When collecting Japanese WW2 swords, the unusual is desirable. 

All military fittings are of excellent quality.  The blade measures 26 1/4" (66.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  This fine sword has a dramatic wavy hamon/temper line.  

The handle kashira has a Silver samurai family mon.  The tsuba, 8 seppa, etc. all have matching assembly numbers.  The assembly numbers are written in Japanese kanji. 

This vintage Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in excellent condition.  There are just 3 very small nicks in the blade edge.  There are some occasional very light finish scratches on the blade.  There is a very occasional slight surface finish change on the blade from just the very beginnings of light oxidation.  The blade is perfectly straight.  The tsuka wrap is in perfect condition.  There is not a single dent in the saya. 



A rare Tan-stamped Japanese Army Officer's katana sword by 2nd Seat Swordsmith KANEAKI would make a fine addition to any collection. 




This sword cannot be shipped to mainland Russia, China, or Taiwan.   These countries' Customs services will not allow the import of swords.