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1 ultra rare Japanese World War 2 Army Colonel's sword by Kanemitsu.  This sword is many steps above a typical gendai sword.  This sword has the following rare or unusual features (all combined in one sword):

1. Rare pronounced hada/grain
2. Artistic, bold signature with kao/hot stamp
3. Rare second saya/scabbard hanger.  rare removeable type hanger usually only seen in reference books
4. Excellent nagasa/blade length -- 27 5/16" inches (69.4 cm)
5. Early sword (1938)--premium fittings.  early reddish saya lacquer, pierced tsuba, matching assembly numbers on fittings, 'harp'-stamped tsuba
6. Colonel/field grade officer's tassel
7. condition--excellent.  good polish

This rare premium Japanese Colonel's shin-gunto mount sword is in exceptional condition.  All fittings are in excellent condition.  The field grade tassel has some occasional minor fraying.  The blade has no nicks sizeable enough to note--just a couple of tiny nail-catchers.  There is no pitting on the blade.  There is only an occasional finish scratch on the blade.  The blade is perfectly straight.  The saya's lock mechanism works perfectly. 

The hamon/temper line and boshi are perfect.  This sword is guaranteed against any fatal flaws.