WW2 Gendai/Iida Latch Sword.

[IJASWORDS]

For sale is a unique of sword and koshirae outfit from the Japanese Imperial Army used in WW2. 

Firstly, look at the blade, a (Shoda) MASAFUSA, a traditionally made sword by a 1 million YEN sword smith in great war time polish. Complete with the hot stamps detailing that it was made by the soft core steel and covered with the hard steel combination. The registration number, 211659, of the design is also in the hot stamp. The hamon, kisaki and boshi are really nice. 

Secondly, the koshirae, the very rare Iida latch combination, that functions perfectly, complete with design and patent numbers. Most of the original paint and gilding is still evident on the fittings. 

And adding to the collectability, is a silver Samurai Family Mon, and topped off with a brown/blue original officer's tassel in great condition (worth a couple of hundred bucks alone!). 

So in summary, an extremely good example of a rare sword and blade combination that has everything, that would add interest to any collection. 

I have sold many swords to NMB members, and the feedback is that my photos don't do justice to what they see in the hand. 

These swords usually sell for much more than the USD3350 (including express postage) that I am asking. This is a fantastic sword that ticks all the boxes, great blade, rare koshirae (that works!), mon and tassel. 

 

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[IJASWORDS]

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[lonely panet]

Wow

[PNSSHOGUN]

Great sword and real bargain.

[Stephen]

 Deaf ears

[drb 1643]

I will take this 

Thanks Neil 

[IJASWORDS]

Thanks Tom, it's yours. 

[Michaelr]

Great job Tom. Just saved me some money. I was right behind you. Congratulations to both of you. MikeR

[drb 1643]

Thanks 
I have to be able to beat you out once in a while Mike!😉