A Japanese Naval officer's kai-gunto
Signed 26 inch blade showing strong temper line. Standard gilt copper naval mounts, the grip retaining the rayskin and brown fabric tape wrap. Scabbard with standard gilt copper mounts and brown rayskin covering.
Condition: Blade showing small areas of light pitting/staining and some light scratches. Hilt and scabbard mounts retaining traces of gilt finish. Grip wrap stained. Scabbar dwrapping showing tears and losses.
Condition: Blade showing small areas of light pitting/staining and some light scratches. Hilt and scabbard mounts retaining traces of gilt finish. Grip wrap stained. Scabbar dwrapping showing tears and losses.
Sold for
US$ 468
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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