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Lot 740
WWII Japanese Kanemitsu Shin Gunto Katana W/ Saya
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Current Bid
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: Noshu Seki Ju Kanemitsu (c. 1942)
Model: Shin Gunto Katana
Blade Length: 25 in.
OAL: 35.5 in.; 38.5 in. w/ Saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear & scratches; some light pitting; nice Hamon; edge has few chips; Tsuka has light-moderate wear; rayskin wrapped handle under Ito has light wear; Saya has light wear & flaking; missing one Seppa & Kojiri; Saya fit is tight
Includes: standard fittings other than Tsuba; Menuki (triple cherry blossom) under Ito (wrapping) on either side; blade is oil-quenched w/ nice Hamon
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas gentleman
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