*MINTY RARE GENDAITO TANTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO WW2 Shin Gunto

Description: *MINTY RARE GENDAITO TANTO* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword NIHONTO WW2 Shin Gunto Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS! CONTACT US with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0 Item Description: I am pleased to offer this original hand-made Japanese sword, or Nihonto, brought back from WWII. The sword is a rare Gendaito tanto, made ca. 1940’s, by the famous swordsmith Ki Masatsugu in high quality lacquered mounts. The blade and the mountings are in Near MINT condition. The sword has a blade length of 7.25 inches (18cm) making it a tanto. The blade features a ridgeless hira-zukuri construction. The blade shows a well-grained and tight ko-itame hada. The hamon is a Soshu-style suguha that is present the length of the blade through the kissaki where it ends in a maru boshi. The hamon shows a deep nioi guchi and activities like yubashiri in and along the hamon. The blade is signed Masatsugu. He was also known as Ki Masatsugu and worked in Fukuoka on Kyushu during the war. He was known for making Gendaito, or swords forged using traditional materials and techniques. Likely this tanto was made in the late 1930’s or 1940’s. The blade comes in original formal custom lacquer mountings. They are in Near MINT condition. The tsuka and saya are both wood lacquered an amber color. They show just a few small areas of cracking and missing finish, retaining roughly 95-97% original finish. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, and just some scattered small scratches along the length of the blade. There are no major flaws like hagire. Given this sword’s history, craftsmanship, reputation of the swordsmith, and high quality mounts, I think this piece would be an outstanding addition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords. Terms and additional items: This item is original and not a knockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for sale where prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Virginia residents are subject to 5.3% sales tax. Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positive feedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hours of payment. Shipping: Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S. Payment: Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. inkfrog terapeak

Price: 1750 USD

Location: Richmond, Virginia

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