Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover FARLOW 1737

FARLOW 1737

for a total of 392 cubic inches of space

embroidered lieutenant bars

two leaf sight

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by YOSHIHIDE in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover FARLOW 1737Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker (MEI) and dated (NENGO) Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in good condition with a