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Thank you so much. Would you be able to give me a round about price? I’m guessing these were common? thank you so much

This is it! Writing on both sides. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Writing on both sides

Thank you ! Stilll over here trying to get the blade out 🥴

I just found his declaration from the war on these items. I have A ton of his military items as well.

I took both the screw and the peg at the bottom out and it still will not come off. any other suggestions?

I will send better pictures of the sword tomorrow. These are the only pictures I have. I will Be back there tomorrow to price the house and take better photos. Thank you to everyone for the information so far! So much help:)

So are you saying it’s not old? I research items daily as I own This business but you don’t come across these items very often. Hence why I’m on this message board. Is that photo the nephew gave me not correct? Sorry for asking so many questions but I’m assuming everyone answering here is knowledgeable:) thank you

Thank you - do you know how to safely remove the handle? I tried to push in the tang but it doesn’t come out. As you see it now what would you value it at? thank you. Trust me I know The AI crap sucks but sometimes it helps in my situation. However- this is why I’m on the board lol. Because I don’t trust it. The sale is this weekend so I need Answers. Thank you again!

Good morning, I own an estate sale company in St. Louis, Missouri, and I have come across the sword at one of my sales. The owner is since long passed and the nephew gave me that paper thinking this is what it is. I have googled many times and this is what Google and ChatGPT come up with. I was wondering if it is correct and if anyone knows what the value would be. Thank you very much. Authentic 1600s Samurai Blade in WWII Japanese Officer Mounts This is a rare, investment-grade piece of history. While it wears the rugged uniform of a World War II combat sword, the metal hidden inside is an authentic, hand-forged 400-year-old samurai heirloom blade. 🗡️ QUICK SPECIFICATIONS The Blade: Authentic, hand-forged folded steel (Tamahagane) with a visible, wavy frosty temper line (Hamon). The Swordsmith: Attributed by historical scabbard writing to Ise no Kami Fujiwara Kunitoshi, an elite master smith from the Early Edo Period (1600s) holding an imperial court title. The Combat Outfit: 100% original World War II Imperial Japanese Army late-war officer mounts (Showa Gunto). 📜 KEY FEATURES & PROVENANCE Three Centuries of History: This sword was taken out of a family shrine vault in the 1940s and refitted with tough military gear to protect a soldier on the battlefield. Inscribed Wooden Scabbard: Features traditional hand-carved calligraphy naming the historic samurai studio (Kan'untei - "The Pavilion that Pierces the Clouds") and a 20th-century family registry name (Tanaka Shirō). Original Battlefield ID Tag: Includes the actual wooden military surrender/inventory tag marked in ink with the officer's name (牧野 - Makino). Intact Combat Handle: Features the original late-war flat cloth wrap over the dark metal Imperial triple-cherry blossom ornaments. Bonus Materials: Comes complete with the original heavy leather combat hanging strap and vintage family research notes. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COLLECTORS & BUYERS 100% Original Condition: The blade remains entirely uncleaned and unpolished to preserve its massive historic value. Do not touch the bare steel with bare fingers, as skin oils cause rust. High-Value Antique: This is a traditionally forged piece of antique art, not a cheap, mass-produced wartime factory weapon.