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JAPANESE WWII SAMURAI SWORD - 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.
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.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques
and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $800.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Hard to find |
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