148JEW11 - Imperial Japanese Army officer Shin-Gunto katana with field cover. This excellent example features a 25.0 inch long blade with a signed nakago (tang). The reverse of the tang is hand chased. The blade is in excellent condition having no nicks along the cutting edge and no dark spots or rust. There is a distinct temper line. The tsuka-ita ( hilt wrap ) is in fine condition with the samé evident under the wrap.. The kabuto-gane ( pommel) is done in the Shin-Gunto style with a highly detailed saru-te ( loop for passing though the tassel). The field cover displays normal wear to the brown leather over the wood scabbard. There is an enameled snap that passes through the tsuba for attachment to the leather cover. $1795. More Photos

147JEW1 - Showato period Gendaito katana with Kai Gunto ( Imperial Japanese Navy) mounts. The tradition of Bushido ( The Way of the Warrior) was revered by the Japanese military which was symbolized by the Samurai sword. This stunning katana features a handmade blade with an 8.0 inch nakago ( tang ) signed by Kanetsuka, 23rd generation. There is a single mekugi-ana ( hole through the tang that retains the hilt) in the nakago identifying this katana as ubu ( unaltered). The yakiba ( tempered cutting blade ) measures 26.5 inches in length with the kissaki ( point ) being in perfect condition being free of any cracks or nicks. The hamon ( wavy pattern that appears along the bottom cutting edge ) is the O-notare large pattern. The tsuka ( hilt ) is wrapped in the Kai Gunta fashion using brown silk braiding ( tsuka-ita) that reveals the samé ( ray skin ) in a repeating diamond pattern that extend the length of the hilt. Beneath the braiding on each side is the menuki in the characteristic stylized three chrysanthemums mon. The braided wrapped tsuka is mint. Tied the the pommel is an officers tassel. The tsuka and blade are separated by the Kai Gunta style ovoid tsuba ( guard). Properly spacing the hilt and cutting edge of the sword are four matching numbered seppa. Each seppa and the tsuba is stamped "168". At the end of the cutting edge portion of the blade is a plain machined brass habaki (metal cuff ). The saya ( scabbard) displays Kai Gunto ( Naval) fittings over lacquered wood. The lacquered finish is in excellent condition. An excellent example of a Gendaito Kai Gunto. $2850. More Photos

134JEW1 - Japanese Imperial Army Infantry bayonet type 30' marked with Kokura Hour Glass. The pommel head displays the serial #93543. Good clean wooden grip. The blade has miner dark spots. Over all very clean with minor dell scabbard. Un-issued. $135. More Photos

134JEW2 - Japanese Imperial Army Infantry type 30' Bayonet Kokura Arrow example flat s-sided Bird's head pommel serial#244748 , Good clean wooden grip, overall the blade has miner dell with nicely blued unissured blade. $135. More Photos

134JEW3 - Japanese Imerial Amry Infantry type 30' Bayonet Kokura Example, pommel marked with serial #2525756, good clean wooden grip with sharp, over all aged darkened blade. $135. More Photos

132JEWA2 - Japanese Equipment tag $120. More Photos

132JEWA1 - Cloth Samurai Sword bag, this tapestry style bag features a crane and Chrysanthemum motifs $200. More Photos