WWII SHIN GUNTO ARSENAL BLADE JAPANESE SWORD: Tang signed Kanetaka or Kaneuji, WWII era blade, Shin Gunto officer mounts. Cloth ito, rayskin same, 2 floral metal menuki. Wood saya has been painted gold at some point. Straight temper 27'' blade to top of habaki, overall 38 3/4'' long in saya. Sold with photocopy of appraisal from Robert Benson.
CONDITION: Blade has been scratched and sandpapered, dented habaki, saya with splits and missing original leather. Sold as-is.