A Japanese navy officer's kai gunto circa 1943 Blade shinogi-zukuri, ibuki-kissaki, flat torii-zori. Suguha gunome hamon with yo, ko-maru boshi and short kaeri. Itame hada. Nakago with one mekugi-ana, o-sujikai yasurime inscribed "Masatsune Showa Ju Hachi Nen". Older, slightly pitted kesho finish. Brass habaki with yasurime. Koshirae for a navy officer, gilt sakura bronze mounts. Smooth tsuba with o-seppa and amida-yasurime. Same-covered tsuka. Metal saya with two obitori and aisamenuri lacquer with some cracks. Length K/M 64 cm, total length 99 , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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