Koto Katana
Early Type 94 Koshirae
Field Officers Tassel
This is an extremely nice example of a WW2 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. The overall condition is outstanding. It is mounted with a very nice old koto blade that has a cutting edge (Nagasa) of 28 1/4 inches. The blade has an active wavy (Midare) temper line (Hamon), and remains in overall beautiful condition with only minor surface blemishes and one very small ding to the cutting edge (Ha) which is from the result of a blow, however it has no nicks, no cracks and no bends. The ubu nakago has one hole and is unsigned (Mumei).
The early high quality type 94 koshirae with pierced tsuba remains in exceptionally nice condition as well, and also has a silver family mon attached to the kabutogane. The metal saya is finished in an olive green lacquer and also remains in absolute wonderful condition, however what really sets this koshirae apart from most others, is the original red and brown field officers tassel hanging from the cord sarute. (Field Officer Tassels where carried by officers with the rank of Major – Colonel)
Price $4300 AUD