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1 antique World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer's shin-gunto sword available.  A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's katana would make an important addition to any collection.

The nakago/tang is signed--I read the signature as 'Yoshiharu'.  There is an arsenal stamp on the tang.  The reverse side of the nakago has painted on assembly numbers. 

All military fittings are of excellent quality.  The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have matching assembly numbers--the number '5'.  The tsuka has a fine cherry blossom sarute/tassel loop.  The blade measures 25 13/16" (65.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  This fine sword has an early metal spatter-lacquered saya/scabbard.  

The hamon/temper line is quite attractive--two peaks, then flat, two peaks, then flat, etc.

This vintage Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in beautiful condition.  There are absolutely no nicks at all in the blade edge.  There is only a very occasional tiny carbon finish stain on the blade.  There is no rust or pitting.  The blade is straight.  The tsuka wrap is in perfect condition.  The sword locks perfectly in the saya, and the lock release functions perfectly as well.  There is one dent on the top edge of the saya towards the drag fitting.  There is lacquer wear on the saya from the Army Officer's chain hanger. 


This Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana would make an important addition to any collection.