MINATOGAWA SHRINE SWORD

[IJASWORDS]

A good original WW2 Navy traditionally made MINATOGOWA sword rarely comes up for sale these days. Very few were made, and many "went down with the ship"! 

This January 1943 example offered for sale here, was made by the MASANAO. In very good as found polish, no rust, no pits, no chips, all the details in the hada and hamon perfectly visible. The boshi and kisaki are complete and undamaged. The sword is still ubu-ba, indicating no post war polish. A few very minor scuff marks only, that is consistent with age and use. 

Features include, all fittings have original matching numbers, the ray-skin saya is superb, has the extremely rare extended drag, original IJN brown tassel, and as a bonus gift with purchase, I will include the rare and sought after MINATOGAWA book by Herman Wallinga, a must have for collectors. The Kiku-sui Mon on the nakago and habaki are beautifully present.

With all the add ons and postage included, a steal at USD8400.   

 

[Volker62]

the few swords made by Masanao that i've seen in the last years really cought my eyes because they were particularly beautiful

[Bruce Pennington]

Comes with the patented drag, not common on kaigunto, as well!

[Volker62]

great sword wonderful Kai Gunto Koshirae

[Bruno]

Nagasa?

 

[IJASWORDS]

This sword has now been sold. Thankyou to everyone who showed an interest. 

[Volker62]

the new owner can be happy Neil