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JAPNESE WWII SAMURAI SWORD - 18

This is a WWII Japanese Army Wakisashhi. With a combination of civilian and military fittings. it is possible that these were put together after the war. Wooden construction scabbard with red lacquer. The tsuba is of flat metal construction.

The handle is coming unwrapped. The menuki is missing. The end of the handle is missing. The flat spring tha locks the blade to the scabbard is missing.

This is a view of the sword and scabbard together. The blade is not in the best condition. It shows surface rust and some pitting. This is a classical example of a blade that has not been handled properly.

The wooden scabbard has come apart in two sections. This is the way in which the scabbard was originally assambled. The samurai sword has risen to be one of the most sought after military antiques in the market.

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Value (2006)	$300.00
Availability (2006)	Hard to find

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