This is an extremely nice example of a WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. It is mounted with a very nice old koto blade. The early high quality type 94 koshirae with pierced tsuba remains in exceptionally nice condition. Japanese Army Officers Shin gunto Sword with a very rare Colonel Grade Tassel. The sword blade is very old and dates from no later than the late 1650s. This is mounted in above average military pattern fittings and the gilt is almost completely intact on the handle and on the scabbard as well. To the Japanese Army officer a Sword was a sacred symbol that conveyed high social status. This was a family heirloom that was re-purposed into the regulation Army Officers Shin Gunto Sword and would have certainly had great sentimental value to the Japanese Army Colonel who carried it as a badge of rank. The Japanese Military Officers Samurai sword was the most prized war trophy of the Pacific War and it was an iconic symbol of the Japanese ethos of Warfare. Shinano Kami Fujiwara Daido. Overall, 38 3/4 inches; blade, 26 inches; blade and tang, 34 3/8 inches. Sword smith name is. And he worked mainly Keian. (Mino where is todays Gifu-pref) and that name Daido continued few generation, and Shinanonomkami- Daido is first generation. Sword bears a silver Kamon (Family crest) of Samurai family. The item “WWII Imperial Japanese Koto Katana, 17century blade, colonel tassel, silver Kamon” is in sale since Tuesday, June 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Asian\Japanese”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Katana
- Brand: Imperial
This is an extremely nice example of a WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. It is mounted with a very nice old koto blade. The early high quality type 94 koshirae with pierced tsuba remains in exceptionally nice condition. The metal saya is finished in an brown color, however what really sets this koshirae apart from most others, is the original red and brown field officers tassel hanging from the cord sarute. (Field Officer Tassels where carried by officers with the rank of Major Colonel). Shinano Kami Fujiwara Daido. Overall, 38 3/4 inches; blade, 26 inches; blade and tang, 34 3/8 inches. Sword smith name is. And he worked mainly Keian. (Mino where is todays Gifu-pref) and that name Daido continued few generation, and Shinanonomkami- Daido is first generation. The item “WWII Imperial Japanese Koto Katana Early Type 94 Koshirae, 17century blade” is in sale since Wednesday, June 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Asian\Japanese”. The seller is “zilvra10″ and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Katana
- Brand: Imperial
I obtained this Tachi in Japan and have kept this sword in a long list of restoration projects but time and other family objecttives force this one to go to someone else. It is in old nice polish, bohi grooves on both sides and unsigned. It has a cutting edge of just under 79cm. Heavy sword with no chips, bends and small kissaki with. This would be an awesome restoration project and candidate for shinsa judging. The Edo period Tachi style mounts are really nice and with the length and deep sori of this sword is an exceptional historic Japanese Swords as is. If not interested do not ask for a lot of information and photos just to collect information. The item “LARGE JAPANESE KOTO PERIOD TACHI SWORD IN MOUNTS” is in sale since Wednesday, April 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mwmd” and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
I obtained this Tachi in Japan and have kept this sword in a long list of restoration projects but time and other family objecttives force this one to go to someone else. It is in old nice polish, bohi grooves on both sides and unsigned. It has a cutting edge of just under 79cm. Heavy sword with no chips, bends and small kissaki with. This would be an awesome restoration project and candidate for shinsa judging. The Edo period Tachi style mounts are really nice and with the length and deep sori of this sword is an exceptional historic Japanese Swords as is. If not interested do not ask for a lot of information and photos just to collect information. The item “LARGE JAPANESE KOTO PERIOD TACHI SWORD IN MOUNTS” is in sale since Tuesday, March 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mwmd” and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
The blade itself is much older and is a koto period Samurai Katana that was remounted in the 1890’s for the current mounts. I have kept this sword in a long list of restoration projects but time and other projects force this one to go to someone else. It has a cutting edge length of just under 66cm, full length bohi engravings on both sides. It has awesome grain showing in the blade and it is in old great polish. The handle is complete but it is missing the locking latch on the side so the blade does not lock into the saya (scabbard). This would be an awesome restoration project and candidate for shinsa grading. The item “NICE LARGE JAPANESE KYUGUNTO ARMY OFFICER SWORD KOTO ERA BLADE” is in sale since Friday, March 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mwmd” and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
I have kept this sword in a long list of restoration projects but time and other projects force this one to go to someone else. It has a cutting edge length of 51cm, and bohi engraving on both sides. There is some minor oxidation and scratches on the blade which is in old polish. This would be an awesome restoration project and candidate for shinsa grading. The item “LARGE JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD KOTO ERA BLADE” is in sale since Friday, March 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mwmd” and is located in McLean, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
This is a very nice example of a Japanese Shin Gunto Sword carried by an Army Officer during World War II. It is mounted with an ancestral, streamline signed KOTO blade that wears a cutting edge of 26 3/4 inches in length. The blade has survived in beautiful polished condition with a very nice temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The tang wears one hole and although difficult to make out, possibly reads? All the nice quality fittings also remain very nice as does the metal scabbard which remains absolutely perfect in its condition. Still present, is a lovely field grade red and brown Tassel that remains very nice as well. Overall, the Sword measures 41 1/8 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 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO KOTO BLADE SWORD WITH TASSEL” is in sale since Monday, March 07, 2016. 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.
This is a very nice example of a Japanese Shin Gunto Sword carried by an Army Officer during World War II. It is mounted with an ancestral, streamline signed KOTO blade that wears a cutting edge of 26 3/4 inches in length. The blade has survived in beautiful polished condition with a very nice temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The tang wears one hole and although difficult to make out, possibly reads? All the nice quality fittings also remain very nice as does the metal scabbard which remains absolutely perfect in its condition. Still present, is a lovely field grade red and brown Tassel that remains very nice as well. Overall, the Sword measures 41 1/8 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 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO KOTO BLADE SWORD WITH TASSEL” is in sale since Sunday, February 28, 2016. 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.