An ancestral sword used during WW2 in Shin Gunto mounts, The label on the Saya of the sword attributes the sword inside to Higo Dōtanuki Munehiro 肥後住同田貫宗廣作
Highly collectible Mantetsu Blade made from the highly regarded Mantetsu steel. Considered to be the finest of the katana steels during WW2. A great investment in general, these swords are rapidly increasing in price. They are traditionally made with the finest materials available at the time. They are also starting to be available in the Japanese Market again meaning these have risen in price dramatically in just a few years.
A very old authentic Japanese sword. Most likely koto period. Has been mounted at least 3 times so has been well used. Has a few Knicks most likely from sword strikes. Has a gunome hamon and would look amazing as a display piece. A real piece of Japanese history.
1800s Japanese Cavalry Sabre, These swords were made by the japanese for non commissioned officers in the cavalry. The sword would be used to strike down from horseback. The blades would come and be given to the officer himself blunt to sharpen in the style and way he liked best. This example (serial no. 66729) would make a fine piece for a collector or as a wall piece / anyone who wishes to own a piece of japanese history.
An authentic Japanese police sword from the 1900s.
This example includes the original black sword tassel.
The black tassel is rare to find on these and has usually gone.
Would make an amazing display piece especially if mounted.
A leather Tassel from a WW2 Japanese NCO Sword, These are getting harder to find in recent years as the leather is usually rotted. This is a good example with a break in the cord.
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