Naval Kyu Gunto On Ebay

[Johnny Barracuda]

Hello,

 

Just to inform that a Naval kyu gunto is for sale on eBay. The rare combat sword, not the common parade sabre.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Japanese-SAMURAI-SWORD-NAVAL-KYU-GUNTO-KATANA-NIHONTO-/221785204292?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a36da644

 

 

[Kai-Gunto]

I Saw it. I have 2 , need to relaxe little. But like it alot.

[jason y]

Back on eBay as auction style.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321771008601?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Johnny Barracuda]

Had not I bought one last year, I would consider the purchase.

 

This is the first one I have seen on eBay in a very long time.

[Johnny Barracuda]

Another Naval kyu gunto on eBay. What a year!

 

The blade seems a bit damaged (see what appears to be nicks on the kissaki) and the saya lacks its shagreen cover in some parts. On the other hand, the tsuka and knuckle bow are in great shape and it comes with two sword knots, both infantry and not navy, but also in great shape so could easily be resold for $100 apiece.

 

All in all, a rare sword, but a bit expensive considering its condition.

 

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/1883-1914-LARGE-NAVY-KYU-GUNTO-SHINTO-BLADE-GUARD-SIGNED-VET-PICK-UP-0353-/151716818358?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235306edb6

[Kai-Gunto]

Saw it , yes , they pop up sometimes.

Sad about the scabbard.

[lonely panet]

and the price

[Johnny Barracuda]

Agreed, the asking price is too high for the condition. Would the fittings be pristine, the price would be in accordance with the scarcity of the sword.