WWII Hand Made Gunto

Signature:  IshiWara Yoshi Mune Saku
Forging Pattern:  Muji Hada
Tempering Pattern:  Notare
Dimensions:  Length:  26 inchesNakago: 7.9 inches   
Mountings:  Very good condition 1939 pattern shin-gunto handle with mismatched 1944 pattern saya
Overall Condition:  Nice handmade mill steel blade with some minor hazing and rust.  Yoshi Mune is a listed seki gendai smith.  This sword has a seki arsenal stamp.  Very bright strong hamon.