nice Near MINT NCO sword for sale

[Mark]

I don't sell that much online. Mostly i sell at shows. I read the thread about eBay listings posted here so figure i will give it a try,

 

This is a second model NCO sword with brass tsuba (first model was copper handled). It is near MINT, in 30 years of buying Japanese swords it is the best i have had and one of the best i have ever seen.

 

There is the original leather knot (early type with buckle) attached probably worth $3-400 by itself but it was there so i left it as found.

 

Numbers match.

 

If you are looking for maybe the "best" NCO sword available to add to your collection here is your chance.Blade 26 1/4" cutting edge, 38 1/2 overall.

 

sold

 

[Bruce Pennington]

It's gorgeous Mark!  Any chance of some pics of stamps and serial numbers for those of us that live to see those things?!

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

numbers in ebay link @Bruce Pennington

[Bruce Pennington]

Ah, thanks Jesse!

 

It has the Tokyo 1st Arsenal star and the "Gifu" stamp.  Love them both on the 95s.  While neither are rare, you don't see them quite as often, and I just like the looks of them.

 

Good luck on the sale.  Excellent piece for any collector.

[Peter Bleed]

Excellent thread, thanks.

Are these swords allowed into Japan? Or is the market for them only 'over here?'

Peter

 

[Brian]

Theoretically banned in Japan.

[Michaelr]

Received the sword today and it is beautiful.  A GREAT SWORD FROM A GREAT SELER. Thank you Mark

  MikeR

[Swords]

If you get any more mint Nco preferably with not I would be interested in buying 

 

 

steve