Type 3 Shin Gunto

[CNS_44]

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana
Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Nobumitsu 
Era/Age : January 1945
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Koshirae
Flaws : Pitting on both sides of the Kissaki
Sword Location : Hawaii
Will ship to :  United States
Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal 
Price and Currency :  $1,300 plus shipping 
Other Info and Full Description:

I am mostly looking to trade for a gunto or nihonto of equal value however I would also be willing to sell it for $1300. Mei is signed “Nobumitsu Showa 20(1945) First month(January) .Koshirae is in very good condition and locking button works flawlessly. Here is some info on the smith “NOBUMITSU (信光), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Nobumitsu” (信光), real name Sakō Shin´ichi (佐光信一), born June 24th 1905, student of Kojima Katsumasa (小島勝正), he worked as guntō smith and died July 21st 1993, ryōkō no retsu (Akihide).”  

Edited September 30 by CNS_44

[Rawa]

Is there a stamp above tachi mei?

[mecox]

@CNS_44 Chansen  in NMB Downloads more info on this smith and swords

 

 

[CNS_44]

2 hours ago, Rawa said:

Is there a stamp above tachi mei?

Yes there is one I will post a clear picture when I have a chance

[CNS_44]

Here is a picture of the arsenal stamp. This is as clear as I could get it off my phone.

[mecox]

Maybe poorly stamped Gifu-sakura

[Bruce Pennington]

Yes.  

Nice suguha hamon, Chansen.  Good luck with the sale.

[CNS_44]

10/4/25 SOLD