matthewbrice Posted November 16, 2022 Report Posted November 16, 2022 The nakago/tang is signed Masakiyo. This sword is a star-stamped gendai. Masakiyo was appointed the Head Swordsmith for the Izumo Seiko (Izumo Steel Works Company) in 1942. Masakiyo was a Rikugen Jumei Tosho smith. The blade measures 25 7/8" (65.8 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. This sword has a fine water-tempered hamon/temper line. This WW2 katana has a Silver family mon on the kabutogane (see photos). These Silver mon designate which Samurai clan the officer was from. The mon is 'crossed feathers'. Condition: This sword is in mint condition. The blade is in 100% polish, and the koshirae is in extraordinary condition. The temper line and boshi are perfectly healthy. This sword is guaranteed against fatal flaws. $2995 plus postage --Matt www.StCroixBlades.com
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