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1 antique traditionally-made World War II Japanese Samurai Army Officer's gendai sword available.  A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's katana, with its hard-to-find bohi groove, would make an important addition to any collection.

All military fittings are of excellent quality.  The seppa, tsuba, etc. all have matching assembly numbers--the number '48'.  The blade measures 25 7/8" (65.7 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  The blade has a very fine bohi groove along its entire length.  Bohi-grooved swords are coveted for their cutting ability.  The tang is unsigned.    This fine sword has an early very fine spatter-lacquered saya/scabbard.  

This WW2 Army Officer's katana has a fine blue/brown company grade tassel.  Also, this katana has an old tag affixed to it from the vet who captured this sword.  This sword has a fine cherry blossom sarute (tassel loop).

This vintage Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana is in exceptional condition.   This sword was handmade--as evidenced by two places on the blade where blade layers have a slight separation between them (pictured).  There are no visible nicks in the blade edge.  The blade is perfectly straight.  The tsuka wrap is in perfect condition.  The sword locks perfectly in the saya, and the lock release functions perfectly as well.  The company grade tassel is almost perfect--just one small thread is frayed. 
 

This hard-to-find bohi-grooved Japanese WW2 Samurai Army Officer's katana, with Company Grade tassel & WW2 G.I. tag, would make a rare addition to any collection.