1 antique World War II Imperial Japanese Army Samurai Officer's shin-gunto sword available. The blade of this sword is from the 19th century--around 1848. The blade itself was carried by true samurai. This very fine Japanese Samurai sword would make an important addition to any collection.
This sword has the 2-character signature, Kunimori. This smith is likely the Shin-shinto maker who worked in the mid-1800's.
This fine sword has a complex hamon/temper line with lots of activity. The hada/grain is exceptional. Look closely at the photos to view this sword's complexity. This sword was traditionally-made during the time of the Samurai.
The blade measures 25 7/16" (64.6 cm) from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki. The handle has the more unusual sharkskin/shagreen instead of same/rayskin. The habaki, if not all Silver, is at least Silver-gilt. The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have matching assembly numbers--'32'.
The military saya/scabbard has a rare brown/black lacquer finish.
This fine sword has no nicks. There is just one small pit on the entire blade. Otherwise there is just a very occasional carbon finish stain. The blade is perfectly straight. The tsuka is in perfect condition. The saya locking mechanism works perfectly. The saya has only about four lacquer chips in it. The saya is beautiful.
There are no openings in the blade whatsoever. The hamon/temper line and boshi are perfectly healthy. This sword is guaranteed against fatal flaws.
This signed Japanese Samurai Army Officer's sword, with desirable complex temper line and rare saya, would make an important addition to any collection.
| Specific Name | Specific Value |
|---|---|
| Period | ca.1848 thru World War 2 |
| Country | Japan |
| Type | Samurai Katana in World War 2 Army Mounts |
| Maker | Kunimori |
