Authentic Original WWII Japanese Samurai Sword $2800 shipped

This is an original Japanese officer’s Samurai sword from World War 2 remounted in civil-styled samurai mounts.

The blade is in Near MINT condition and the mountings are in Excellent condition.

It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.25 inches (67cm).

The hada is a tight ko-itame.

The hamon is a straight suguha hamon that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi.

The tang is signed Kinmichi.

It is dated Showa Jyu Hachi Nen Roku Gatsu, or June 1943.

Kinmichi was a member of the well-known Seki school that made many war era swords.

The mountings are Civilian-styled and look to have been remounted on a sword that was initially intended for army usage.

The mounts are in Excellent condition.

The tsuka is wrapped in leather cord and looks to have been re-wrapped after the war with modern furniture.

There is little to no fraying.

The tsuba is iron with four accompanying seppa.

The tsuba is a little loose.

The saya (scabbard) is wood with a leather weathering cover.

The leather cover is supple and well-aged, showing some cracking along the seams.

The blade is in Near MINT condition.

There are no nicks, little to no rust, and just a few scattered scratches along its length.

There are no major flaws like hagire.