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WWII JAPANESE ARMY SAMURAI SWORD - KATANA - #16 -
The Japanese Samurai sword has become one of the top military antiques in terms of value and desirability.
This is a WWII Japanese Army Katana. With Imperial Army fittings. Metal scabbard with a single hanger ring and metal end cap. The tsuba is of flat metal construction. This is very much the standard sword issued during WWII.
The handle on this sample has been incorrectly re-wrapped. The menuki is missing. The end of the handle has a black, metal cap. The blade is locked to the scabbard by the use of a metal flat spring. The blade is unlocked by pressing on a metal button on the side of the handle.
The tang has inscribed signatures. The tang is a simple, flat piece of steel. Typical of WWII style fittings.
It is very important not to remove the rust from this section as it helps identify the age of the sword.
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The hole in the tang allows a wooden peg to go through and secure the handle to the blade. Faintly red marks indicate the placement of additional marking in the sword. Often times white paint was employed to place
additional markings on the blade.
This Samurai Sword may be currently reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Japanese Samurai swords, you can do so by going to our
Japanese Samurai Swords Price Guide
identification guide. Where we cover Samurai swords from all periods.
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