Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANETAKA with Scabbard British Documents & Books These were now considered a

These were now considered a portable weapon so no bipods or tripods were used other than for Anti-Aircraft purposes

It has high quality mirror finish nickel plating

in fighting or dying well

This occurred on December 1st 1959

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANETAKA with Scabbard British Documents & Books These were now considered aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition katana. It was made for a Japanese officer before WWII but is nicely signed by the blade maker. The blade is in very good condition with only a few very minor specs, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27" and overall length 37". Handmade blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Multiple temper lines visible. The blade could well predate WW2 due to a couple tell