VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY SHIN GUNTO OFFICER SWORD KANE NORI
This is a fabulous example of a beautiful and well made Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword. It is mounted with a gorgeous Seki blade that wears a cutting edge that measures 26 1/4 inches in length. The blade remains in very nice original condition with its beautiful polish and only some very minor surface blemishes as well as continues to wear its lovely, actively wavy temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The tang wears the signature “Seki ju ko Jima KANENORI saku ” and all the nice quality fittings remain very nice as well. The metal scabbard also remains very nice in its condition with just a little minor scuffing. Still present is the original beautiful, vivid colored Tassel which is mounted on a rare crossed-hand sarute. Overall measuring 38 1/2 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY SHIN GUNTO OFFICER SWORD KANE NORI” is in sale since Friday, December 25, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.