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Showa Yoshimune Katana |
Signature: Takahashi
Yoshimune
Year Made: Made in September
1941
Forging Pattern:
Masame
Tempering Pattern: Choji
Dimensions: Blade Length:
38", Negasa: 29 1/2", Mihaba: 1
5/16", Sakihaba: 7/8",
Kasane: 1/4", Sori: 3/4
Mountings: WW II Navy Koshirae
with Mon, Shirasaya with one
gold washed Habaki
Condition: The blade is in excellent condition with a very nice
fresh polish. There is one small area with wari which can be seen in
the pictures. The shirasaya is well made and in fine condition.
The seem has opened at the koiguchi probably from temperature and humidity
changes. The gunto koshirae is also in excellent condition for its
age. There are only a few small rub marks near the kogiri also visible
in the pictures. |
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