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Lot 636
Late WWII Japanese Showa Yoshitada Katana W/ Saya
Estimate: $600 - $800
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Manufacturer: Yoshitada (c. 1945)
Model: Showa Katana
Blade Length: 26 in.
OAL: 38.75 in. w/ Saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear & scratches; some light pitting spots; edge is good w/ few slight dings; Tsuka has light-moderate wear; faux rayskin has light wear; Ito is a newer replacement; Saya has moderate wear
Includes: Marine landing type fittings; Menuki (triple cherry blossom) under Ito (wrapping) on either side; machine made blade w/ etched temper; blade is oil-quenched
Marked: signature reads "Yoshitada"; date is "SHOWA 20TH YEAR" (1945); lacquer arsenal mark
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate
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