St. Croix Blades BUYS Japanese samurai swords and collections.  You can reach us at 715-557-1688 to get a cash offer on your sword or collection.

1 antique World War II Japanese samurai army officer's sword available.  This is an old family blade.  The blade on this WW2 Officer's katana was made between 1661 and 1673 A.D.  This sword was carried centuries ago by true Samurai.  This sword would make an important addition to any collection.

The tang is signed with the swordsmith's name, 'Heianjo Minamoto Yoshinaga'.  This Kanbun sword has a very straight shape.  The sori is just 1/4". 

All military fittings are of excellent quality.  The blade measures 26 7/16" (67.2 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  This fine sword has a suguha/straight temper line.  This sword has a cherry blossom sarute/tassel loop.  The saya/scabbard has a spatter-lacquer finish. 

This antique Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in excellent condition.  There is not a single nick in the blade edge--which is very helpful when looking towards a polish.  There is some relatively minor pitting next to the habaki.  The blade is perfectly straight with no bends.  The tsuka wrap is in good condition with just a bit of fading on a portion of it.  The saya is in excellent condition.



A Japanese Army Officer's katana sword by 17th Century Kanbun swordsmith, Minamoto Yoshinaga, 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.