Darin

Thanks Ray, I have reached out to them and am awaiting a response. Darin

I am not an expert in antique swords, that is why I hired an antique weapons appraiser. I have the appraisal for your perusal, however, it is 3.87 MB. If you would like me to email it to you, please reply with the addresses and I will gladly send it. I hope this will help answer your questions. Darin darinmca@gmail.com

A World War II Japanese Naval Officer’s katana (kai-guntō) with its original scabbard. The blade bears the signature “Bizen Osafune jū Nagamitsu saku,” indicating it was made by the smith Ichihara Nagamitsu, one of the most well-known names in Japanese swords of the 20th century. The blade retains its original WWII Imperial Army fittings, including its original sharkskin scabbard. The tsuka features two decorative menuki and kabuto-gane, though the original tassel cord is missing. Signature/markings: Signed “Bizen Osafune jū Nagamitsu saku” on blade Condition: Good, wear commensurate with age, areas of missing polish, missing tassel and cord