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JAPANESE WWII ARMY SAMURAI SWORD - 17
This is a Japanese WWII Samurai sword. As used by the Imperial Japanese Army. The blade is hand made. The
tankg has been signed. It is also arsenal marked.
Samurai swords have quickly become one of the most sought after military collectibles in the field. The beauty, strength
and simplicity in design are highly appealing.
The handle wrapping is very nice and tight. A very desirable condition. The menuki is in the shape of a dragon. The other
side of the handle has a matching one.
This view provides a look at the various components found near the base of the blade. Each item requires a very skill
individual (master) to manufacture.
This photo provides a closer look of the tang. The characters are inscribed in a very strong and deep manner. The information
included in the inscriptions is the name of the master who made the sword, the city/school where it was made, the date
in which it was created.
The round symbol towards the base of the blade is the arsenal marking. Indicating where the blade was distributed.
The tsuba is a fine example of an 1800's pattern. Iron construction with a very interesting design. Even though the sword
was issued during WWII, it was not uncommon to have older parts fitted to it.
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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) | $500.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Hard to find |
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