Description: Very Fine Handmade Signed And Dated “Star Blade” Tachi In Original Type 44 Mountings Period:WWIICountry of Origin:JapanBlade Length:25 7/8" (approx.)*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:001764 One Of The Ultimate Rarities In WWII Japanese Military Samurai Swords (Katana) Is This Very Fine Handmade Signed And Dated “Star Blade” Tachi In Original Type 44 Mountings. 25 and 7/8th inch broad shinogi tsukuri blade with choji midare temper and pronounced ashi, Itame hada. Blade is in almost full bright polish with a few areas of minor staining. Tang with good file marks and well executed kanji surmounted by the coveted “star” guaranteeing the blade to be a genuine samurai sword made using traditional methods of forging and tempering. The mounts are in excellent original WWII condition with perfect tight handle wrap. Real samurai swords are so rarely found in these late military mounts that most collectors will not even bother looking at swords in these mounts, which is a mistake. Out of hundreds of Type 44 swords only one will have a fine blade such as this one. A very rare find for the collector of Japanese WWII militaria or the collector of good gedai-to. * Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description. Additional information: Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday. Shipping Information: Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price. Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance. Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping. We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down. International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees. THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this! Payment Information: PayPal is the easiest form of payment. Satisfaction Guarantee: If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges. We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item. You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item. See our other listings
Price: 3250 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-02-15T05:20:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: Japan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains or may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
