Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Receiver which was ignited by a

which was ignited by a small copper percussion cap that contained a volatile charge of fulminate of mercury (a substance that explodes upon being subjected to a sharp impact)

Standard WW2 hilt with ray skin panels below the binding

and would have had a deadly effect in the enemy staging phases of most night actions

this example is a true “sleeper"

Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Receiver which was ignited by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a WW2 USMC veteran's family this is a wonderful condition Japanese katana. The blade is genuine to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker! One side is engraved with a MEI (name) the other is painted with a matching number Holes in tang is drilled, consistent with early 20th century manufacture. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on