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A Japanese katana, Edo or Meiji period, 19th century, the tsuka (handle) wrapped in a black ito (braid), with a bow and arrow menuki (ornament), leading to a gilt-inlaid tsuba decorated with a dragon amongst clouds, in a lacquer saya (scabbard) with brown flecks, and conforming metal funchi-kashira, with dragon,blade 68.2cmtotal 99cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe scabbard has a chip to the front edge, Minor knocks and wear. Clear hardening shadow to the blade. The tang is signed. Not remounted. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana, Edo or Meiji, the black lacquer saya (scabbard), mounted with a white shagreen tsuka (handle) wrapped in blue ito (braid), with gilt menuki (ornaments), and an oval tsuba,blade 69cmtotal 101.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportBlade appears to be remounted due to two mounting holes. Tang unsigned. Blade appears in good order. Pitting to the tsuba and respossibly rebound. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji period, the wood handle wrapped in black ito, with a crane menuki (ornament), the lacquered scabbard decorated with dragons, tang signed,blade 58cmtotal 84.5cm 肥前国忠吉 Tadayoshi of Hizen ProvinceShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportCracking and minor losses to the scabbard. Pitting to the tsuba. The blade appears to be in a good condition. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana, Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the black lacquer saya (scabbard), mounted with a same (white shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in blue ito (braid), with gilt menuki (ornaments), and a pierced spoke tsuba, and gilt kashira (end cap),blade 60.5cmtotal 93.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportPossibly rebound. The tang is not signed. The blade does not appear to have been remounted. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese tanto,Edo or Meiji, with a red makie (sprinkled) lacquer saya (scabbard), kozuka (sheath knife) signed and inscribed, the tsuka (handle) mounted with white shagreen wrapped in brown ito (braid) with figural menuki (ornaments), the mixed-metal tsuba decorated with foliate motifs and bamboo leaves to the kashira (end cap),blade 28cmtotal 45.5cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang signed. The tsuba is pitted. Handle likely rebound. Some losses to the scabbard.

A Japanese katana,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the brown leather saya (scabbard) with looped rings, with a same (shagreen) tsuka (handle), wrapped in brown ito (braid), with menuki (ornaments), and an oval lobed tsuba, engraved with stylised flowersblade 66.4cmtotal 104cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang is signed. Three nicks to the blade. Loss to the tip of the blade, with surface wear and pitting. Signs of pitting and oxidization to the tsuba. Wear and threadbare sections to the ito. The saya with historic marks and old stickers. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese katana,Edo or Meiji, the same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in blue ito, with gilt dragon menuki (ornaments), leading to a tsuba decorated with Raijin amongst clouds, mounted in a black lacquer saya (scabbard),blade 67cmtotal 101cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang is signed. The blade is in good condition. Knocks and wear to the scabbard.

A Japanese katana,Edo or Meiji, the black lacquer saya (scabbard), mounted with a same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) wrapped in blue ito (braid), with menuki (ornaments), and a pierced tsuba,blade 65.7cmtotal 102cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe tang is signed. The blade appears to be in a good condition. Possibly rebound. Hardening shadow to the blade. The scabbard with some scuffs. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese naginata,Edo or Meiji period, a single fullered blade, with a black saya (scabbard), a bronze quatrefoil lobed tsuba, the gilt brown lacquered handle with a pierced heart decorated mount, blade 48cm longoverall 200cm longShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportCopper rings loose. Some wear to lacquer. Saya with splits, losses and wear throughout. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese naginata,Edo or Meiji period, the curved blade with a single fuller, with a plain bronze tsuba and plain wood handle, complete with black lacquer cover, tang signed,blade 34cm long161cm long overallShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportTang signed. Losses and split to handle. Some losses to the scabbard. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese kikuchi yari,Edo or Meiji, the blade with a horimono dragon and signed tang, mounted with a red grip to a wood tsuka (handle), with a pierced heart mount below the mixed metal tsuba, the black lacquer saya (scabbard),blade 64cm longoverall 189cm longShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportThe blade has a slightly flattened point. Losses to the lacquer on shaft and scabbard. Please see the additional images.

A Japanese wakizashi,Edo or Meiji, 19th century, the red lacquer saya (scabbard) with a kazuka, the mixed metal handle decorated with gilt rolling waves, the same (shagreen) tsuka (handle) with menuki (ornaments), leading to a tsuba engraved with blossom, to a blade with a single fuller to one side, and smaller double fuller to the other,blade 34.5cmtotal 49cmShipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportUnsigned tang, with losses to the tip. Remounted. Heavy losses to the ito, which needs to be rebound. The scabbard is in a good condition. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A group of seventeen Japanese bronze tsuba,Edo or Meiji period, each of lobed quatrefoil or oval form, decorated in relief with birds, trees, or rocks, including inscribed examples,6 to 8.3cm high (17)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSome with minute dents, small chips, and pitting. Surface scratches and wear.

A group of Japanese tsuba,Edo or Meiji period, each of quatrefoil lobed or oval pierced form, to include signed examples, decorated in relief or incised with figures, flowers, or mountains, 5.5 to 8.5cm high (12)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSome with minute chips, dents and losses to the pierced inner. Gilt losses.

A Japanese wakizashi, Edo or Meiji, with a black lacquer saya (scabbard) and vacant kozuka, mounted with a white shagreen tsuka (handle) wrapped in black ito (braid) with floral menuki (ornaments), and a quatrefoil lobed tsuba decorated with a dragon, blade 40cm overall 60.5cm Shipping Disclaimer: Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition ReportKnocks throughout the blade and slight loss at the top. Blade scratched in various locations. Tang unsigned. Tsuba slightly loose and oxidised. Overall wear and surfaces scratches consistent with age. The blade may require a polish due to possible fingerprint marks.

A Japanese bronze tsuba and a kozuka,Edo and Meiji period, decorated with figures amoung spuming waves or pine trees in gilt, tsuba inscribed,7 and 9cm long (2)Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportSurface scratches, nicks, minute dents, wear consistent with age.

A Japanese WWII period officers' type 98 Shingunto army company grade katana sword with pierced foliate Tsuba by Suke Mitsu from the 1926 era, with leather-bound shagreen grip, length of blade 68cm, gilt mounted metal scabbard, accompanied by a letter from the British Museum confirming the details of the swordsmith, overall length 101.5cm. Condition Report: Possibly associated scabbard, scabbard has groove for spring clip which is not present on sword. Postage within mainland UK £20 + VAT

A WW2 era Japanese Katana sword. Shagreen handle with leather wrap, bronze mounts and tsuba. Lacquered scabbard with single bronze ring mount. Slightly curved steel blade with fuller to both sides. Blade length 67cm -  total length 95.2cm (in scabbard). Notes: the blade is likely older than the handle and mounts. The tang appears to have been shortened, possibly to fit into the standard handle. The peg to secure the handle to the tang is absent, meaning the handle will pull off. Condition: aside from the missing peg, the handle is in good condition, with a good patina to both the bronze fittings and leather grip. The scabbard’s finish is service worn, and the there is a small amount of verdigris to the bronze chape. The blade shows normal service wear, with track marks to the steel, and some tiny clips to the cutting edge in places.

Japanese Sword brought back by Sgt Miles from the second world war with paperwork and tags (one stating this sword is 800 years old).  Sgt Miles was a POW of the Japanese and helped at the end of the war to point out those who committed war crimes and was asked to pick a sword from a group of surrendered Japanese Officers Swords, the interpreter who got on with Sgt Miles who knew what he had been through told him to pick this one as it was much better & older than the other normal WW2 issued swords.   Cutting edge length 70cm length without Scabbard 102cm, Overall length 105cm.  Bronze Tsuba with Copper guilt inlay, approximately 9cm x 8cm.

Japanese WW2 Katana Sword Blade re-handled with a hand made field scabbed. Blade length approximately 69cm Including Habaki. Replaced Iron Tsuba. Overall length approximately 95cm. (unable to remove handle)

Kodachi. Wohl Ende 18. Jh. Japan. Gesamt L 61 cm. Einschneidige, leicht gebogene Klinge mit Spitze in der Rückenlinie. Habaki aus Kupfer, quadratische Tsuba mit Vogel auf minimiertem Pflanzenstengel. Fuchi mit kleinen, reliefierten Reihern, wie auch auf der kashira (Knauf). Griff mit Rochenhauteinlage und menukis. Holzscheide mit kogatana, schön austariertes Messer mit reliefiertem Griff (Menschen in einem Boot). Klinge mit Kerben. Aufrufzeit 26. | Okt 2023 | voraussichtlich 11:35 Uhr (CET)Kodachi. Probably late 18th century Japan. Total L 61 cm. Single-edged, slightly curved blade with point in the back line. Habaki made of copper, square tsuba with bird on minimized plant stem. Fuchi with small herons in relief, as on the kashira (pommel). Handle with ray skin inlay and menukis. Wooden scabbard with kogatana, nicely balanced knife with handle in relief (people in a boat). blade with notches. Call time 26 | Oct 2023 | expected 11:35 (CET).*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

* Japanese bronze tsuba, Meiji period 1868-1912, finished in gold and silver, one side engraved with pine tree and a signed vertical panel, the other with two figures emerging side pouring a double gourd containing two mythical beasts, 6.5 x 5.8 cm, together with another bronze tsuba, probably late Edo period, one side with a bird above cricket and flowers, the other side with a subtle foliate decoration, the whole piece with a hammered finish, 6.5 x 5.9 cm, inscribed along the inner edge with a collection number 0627 and presented in a later collectors caseQTY: (2)

A mixed lot including a tortoiseshell and lacquer comb and hair implement set, in a small wooden box, also with a Japanese bronze tsuba (now converted into a lamp or desk weight), a small bronze figure of a bird and other items. *CR Comb, missing one tooth, lacquer items with a few minor scratches. The other items, see online images.

A JAPANESE MEIJI KATANA WITH SIGNED BLADE, cast iron tsuba, shakudo fuchi, kashira and menuki, cord bound same, black lacquer saya, blade 65cm, overall 89cm long.

Japanese Short Sword Wakizashi, blade 37.3cms, signed with 9 characters (see illustration), single mekugi ana, shinogi zukuri, narrow straight hammon, fair polish (some opening of grain), tape bound same tsuka, shakudo kashira (fuchi replaced), shakudo Nanako tsuba (well worn), in its saya with pine needle lacquer, silver kojiri and koi guchi. Good condition, some age wear overall).

JAPANESE OFFICER'S GUNTO, WWII-PERIOD OR EARLIER the steel blade over a bronze tsuba, with cloth bound chagreen grip, the suspension with tassle, housed inoriginal steel scabbard68.4cm blade, 95cm overallAdditional images now available. Press stud functions, scabbard displays corrosion throughout, blade also with pronounced wear, scabbard has been dented and is misshapen, particularly towards the upper end, sword perhaps very slightly but hard to determine with the naked eye, scabbard 76cm long

COLD STEEL U.S.A., IAIDO KATANA, with curved fullered steel blade over a pierced and shaped bronzed tsuba, the cloth bound shagreen grip with bronze cap, housed in black lacquered scabbard103.5cm long

JAPANESE BRONZE TSUBA, BELIEVED EDO PERIOD character mark signature, with cast mixed metal prunus blossom detail, along with another bronze tsuba with cast wave decoration, also with character mark signaturethe first 7.8cm wide

BRONZE TSUBA AND SWORD FITTINGS, CONTEMPORARY the tsuba with cast decoration depicting a dragon amongst clouds, the three fittings and two gilt metal mounts in presentation casethe tsuba 7.6cm wideAdditional images now available including sword fittings; please note the Mount from the box has become stuck in one of the pieces

A CHINESE TORTOISESHELL RECTANGULAR BOX AND HINGED COVER19th century Carved allover with figures and pavilions, the front with vacant oval panel, 8cm wide; also a Japanese tsuba, 19th century, cast in relief with a warrior and scholar, 6.5cm high (2)Tortoiseshell box and cover- very minor losses.Generally in good condition.Tsuba- verdigris to one side.Some surface wear

A JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SWORDPossibly World War Two, Mid-20th Century The shagreen covered and cotton wrapped hilt with signed tang, oval Tsuba, gilt-metal mounted lacquered Saya (scabbard) , blade 63cm long, 93cm long overallCondition reportThe blade is in overall good condition with no cracks or openings. It has been polished. There are some small nicks to the edge with a few areas of oxidization. The scabbard as per illustration with flaking to the lacquer and general rubbing to the mounts and handle with wear and tear commensurate with use and age. 

A World War II Japanese Sin Gunto, 27ins bright steel fullered blade, serial no. 107309, cast alloy hilt, iron tsuba, 37ins overall, with black painted scabbard for same

Bronze Japan 19th century Dimensions: Height 0,2 cm Diameter 7 cm eachWeight: 183 grams both A tsuba is a guard at the end of the grip of bladed Japanese swords and alike. These are two different tsubas, one showing a scene with two seated persons underneath a pine tree. The other tsuba has decorative open-work. Tsuba are popular collection items.

Property of a Lady. 19th Century. A collection of 5 Japanese iron and mixed metal Tsuba (sword fittings), Iron Tsuba inlaid with gold and silver seals. Provenance: Sotheby's sale. Dimensions: [a] 2.75 in. (H) x 2.5 in. (W) [b] 2.75 in. (H) x 2.5 in. (W) [c] 3 in. (H) x 2.75 in. (W) [d] 3 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) [e] 2.75 in. (H) x 2.75 in. (W)

A Japanese Wakizashi sword, the shagreen grip with applied Menuki, above the Tsuba decorated with clouds, length of blade 43cm, complete with scabbard.

A Japanese long Wakizashi, the grip ends with yellow metal floral decorated Fuchi and Kashira, flanking the shagreen grip, with cast metal Tsuba decorated with flowers, the blade is possibly 18th century, length of blade 54cm, complete with scabbard.

Five Japanese Tsuba, one inlaid in silver and gold with ducks flying over reeds, 6.5cm to 8.5cm; together with a bronze mirror, of circular form with a short handle and cast with turtles of longevity, 34cm.

Antique Japanese Chefs knife signed MATSUMURA.Rare very large Japanese chefs knife signed on the blade," Special made" , and handle Matsumura, " Special Made ".Handle is high quality Camelia wood.Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword. Blade length 340mm , blade width 64mm. Overall length 520mm.Hand forging markings evident, hammering, & filing , rare double edged blade. Appears to be a Soba or Noodles knife excellent for Pasta makers.Blade in very good condition, could be highly polished with little effort if desired. Tsuba is loose could use some fettling to refit.Blade is tight.Highly sought after antique chefs knife, fast becoming unobtainable in Japan.

Rare antique 13th C TAIMA School Samurai Sword in original fittings. Obtained from closed temple in Nara Japan a few klms from TAIMADERA Temple site of the original Samurai sword school that made this katana.Being in original TSUKA & Saya the sword has never been used , never been polished from new.It has light oxidisation no pitting, in a few places, easily forgiven when you see the other parts of the blade exhibiting spectacular Hamon and Hada.Beautiful original Tsuba and TSUKA menuki and fuchi.Nakago is Mumei, %95+ Of swords from TAIMA sword school were Mumei unsigned blades ....the curious may wonder why ? ; most of the katana KAJI at TAIMADERA temple sword school were Buddhist priests.It's known fact few Buddhist priests signed any of the art they produced for temples, it's considered rare for priests to sign any of their art.Rare signed TAIMA School Samurai Sword on Google sold for some euro$56,000.00 some 5 years ago.

A vintage Japanese Samurai Katana sword and a smaller matching Wakizashi. Each sword having a carved wooden grip and tsuba carved with scrolling motifs. The blades housed in a leather wrapped wooden scabbards with furniture mounts. Measures approx 90cm.

A vintage 20th Century Japanese style Katana sword having a ray skin effect grip of Bakelite construction with metal bound hilt and tsuba carved with scrolling motifs. The blade housed in a varnished wooden scabbard with furniture mounts. Measures approx 90cm.

A three piece Japanese style Katana / Samurai sword. The hilt with a pommel in the form of a mythical dragon head and the shaft engraved with traditional Japanese scenes and a red cabochon. The pierced tsuba depicting a dragon figure and the blades housed in blue lacquered scabbards. Displayed on a wooden stand. Largest measures approx

A tachi attributed to the Bizen Osafune Tradition, in buke-zukuri style koshirae with partially ribbed saya [kurigata intact] and rusted,unsigned sukashi tsuba [designed with a pair of hana]. The blade configuration honzukuri/fukura-tsuku with mostly choji hamon, and single mekugi-ana on kiji-mono style nakago. Nagasa/ha watari about 76 cm. Inscribed on both ura and omote.[Kissaki damaged/urumu/rust and deterioration or damage to both blade and koshirae]; the ha-agari kuri-jiri nakago very rusted and any yasurime not really discernable, but kanji visible [possibly Bizen Kuni Osafune ju... on omote, and ....ni gatsu kitsu jitsu on ura]Provenance: The Property of a Gentleman. From a Private UK Collection.

A soft metal tsuba with two hitsu ana, decorated with a dragon in takabori, unsigned, 7.5cm together with a Japanese pipe and mythological animal decorated pipe case, overall length 22 cm [2]Condition Report: There is a small loss to the underside of the creatures mouth where the re is a hole for the pipe.

19th century Japanese Edo period Tsuba hand guard, Menuki ornate part and three coins.

Rare Antique Japanese Chefs knife SET of two knifes signed ARITSUGU & ITTETSUSAI. Knife 1). Rare Antique Japanese Chefs knife signed ARITSUGU, just had a full Polish and sharpen by Togi in Japan who is retired Japanese sword polisher. Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword. Blades been languishing in storage for decades, so was very stained, old worn signature polished out by Togi. Highest Quality Blond Buffalo Horn Tsuba, & Camelia wood handle, fits the hand like a glove. Condition of knife exhibits loving care. Exceptional Highest Quality chefs knifes like this are fast becoming unobtainable in Japan. Razor +++++ sharp blade Warning

A Second World War Japanese Officer's Shin Gunto Katana, the 66.5cm blade with undulating hamon and narrow bo-hi running the length of the back edge, the unsigned tang with two mekugi ana, with two piece copper habaki, the braid bound same tsuka with triple prunus head menuki and officer's blue and brown braid and tassel, the brass tsuba with numerous sepi and sprung clip, the steel saya with leather jungle cover, 105cm, together with a related typed letter dated 8 September 1945, Camp Hoten, Mukden, Manchuria, and a photograph of the liberated US soldier holding the sword.Footnote :- The letter states it was presented to the writer of the letter by Katsutake Huikata, 1st Light Infantry, Japanese Imperial Army, who was formerly in charge of all labour performed by the 1700 Allied prisoners at Camp Hoten.

A Japanese Shinto Short Katana, the 66cm steel blade signed at the tang, with two mekugi ana, copper habaki, iron tsuba of scalloped circular form pierced with leaf shape panels and with foliate shakudo decoration, the same covered tsuka bound with green braid and with bronze menuki as a devil's head and a fruiting branch, lacks saya, 91cm, together with strips of rice paper inscribed with good luck verses which were taken from the inside the original tsuka ; a Japanese Shin Shinto Wakizashi, with 36cm chromium plated steel blade, unsigned tang, pierced iron tang and wood hilt, lacks saya, 52.5cm (3)1 - Numerous nicks to the edge of the blade which has a dull edge and dirty hardened grease patina. 2 - Numerous nicks to edge of blade. Blade and tsuba have been later chromium plated.

A Late 1944 Japanese Shin Gunto Katana, the 65cm steel blade with faux hamon, brass habaki, iron tsuba, dark green/black braid bound same tsuka with bronze leafy branch menuki, brass fuchi and kashira, the black lacquer saya with leather cover, 96cmBlack patching to the blade towards the tip. Leather press stud strap on the leather scabbard cover is broken. Unable to remove tsuka fittings to view the tang.

19th Century Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword With Signed Tang and Tsuba22 inch, single edged blade of typical form.  Rear flat with narrow fuller.  Gilt copper habaki.  Tang with six character signature.  Chiselled steel, lily leaf tsuba with six character signature.  Contained in its lacquered wooden scabbard.  Hilt absent.  Steel with some rusting.  Scabbard damaged.  Overall 27 inches.

A WWII Japanese Officers Samurai sword and leather scabbard, with signed tang, bronze and gilt tsuba, shagreen handle and bronze menuki . Blade length 70cm, overall length 100cm. CONDITION REPORT In our judgement, condition of lot is good. Notably, the blade edge sports signs of pitting and some minor chips, as shown.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.

Japanese Samurai sword in sheath, with a bronze tsuba, various repairs to the handle, 99 cm long

Antique Japanese Chefs knife set signed Sakai HIDETAKE & Marushin. Two fine quality antique Japanese Chefs knifes Sushi knife and vegetable knife Marushine sushi blade length 410mm hand engraved signature, quality Buffalo Horn Tsuba, Camelia wood handle. Hand forged laminated iron water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword. Requires light stoning to be perfect. HIDETAKI hand engraved signature blade is Very Sharp, in good polish. Quality Camelia wood handle. Hand forged blade. Length 315mm.

Rare antique Set of Japanese chefs knifes signed ARITSUGU & Masamoto Sohonten.The Rock & Roll stars of antique Japanese chefs knife makers , both legendary chef knife makers that produced Hand forged laminated iron water quenched blades in the tradition of the Samurai Sword.Both produced many Honyaki quality blades.Masamoto Sohonten beautifully hand engraved signature.Buffalo Horn Tsuba Camelia wood handle all original high quality.Exhibits the costly value of these rare knifes as it's been lovingly used preserved & carefully sharpened down from a large Sushi knife to now Stiletto like blade.ARITSUGU knife hand forged laminated iron water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai Sword. Magnificent polish from Japanese Togi in Japan, retired Sword Polisher, ARITSUGU hand engraved signature almost worn away , above is the hand engraved Highest Quality Specially Made = Honyaki quality blade.Beautiful new wood handle on ARITSUGU.

Rare antique Japanese chefs knife set signed MINAMOTO Masahisa & ARITSUGU.Rare antique ARITSUGU Japanese chefs knife, Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword.Top ranked Japanese chefs knife maker ARITSUGU legendary in the chefs knife world for highest Quality blades in the Honyaki tradition.This blade is engraved SPECIAL order made.Tip is broken, 1.1mm Easily reshaped with sharpening Stone, & just as easily forgiven.Blade is beautifully hand engraved with ARITSUGU signature.Razor +++++ sharp, be warned .Highest Quality Blond Buffalo Horn Tsuba Camelia wood handle.Length 320mm.Blade thickness at Tsuba 7.5mmA spectacular Master craftsman made rare chefs knife suit the most discerning Chef.Knife 2.Rare antique MINAMOTO Masahisa signed Sushi knife hand forged laminated iron water quenched blade of very good quality Camelia wood handle with makers name.Good polish Sharp blade could be sharper.Length 345mm.

Rare Antique Japanese Chefs knife SET of two knifes signed ARITSUGU & ITTETSUSAI.Knife 1).Rare Antique Japanese Chefs knife signed ARITSUGU, just had a full Polish and sharpen by Togi in Japan who is retired Japanese sword polisher.Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword.Blades been languishing in storage for decades, so was very stained, old worn signature polished out by Togi.Highest Quality Blond Buffalo Horn Tsuba, & Camelia wood handle, fits the hand like a glove.Condition of knife exhibits loving care.Exceptional Highest Quality chefs knifes like this are fast becoming unobtainable in Japan.Razor +++++ sharp blade Warning .Aritsugu at his very best.Honyaki quality blade.Length 300mmKnife 2).Rare Antique Japanese Chefs knife signed ITTETSUSAI, exhibits Honyaki hall markings of Samurai sword Hamon on the verso & front side.Hand forged laminated iron, water quenched blade in the tradition of the samurai sword.Exceptionally Razor +++++ Sharp Be Warned .Blond Buffalo Horn Tsuba, Camelia wood handle of the very highest Quality.Blade has series of very small nicks in cutting edge %75 up the blade, about 1.6cm longGentle Soft stoning will remove these.Master Craftsman hand engraved with beautiful hand engraved ITTETSUSAI signature,Blue Tamahangane used by ITTETSUSAI is engraved on the blade, this produces the Highly desirable Razor+++++ edge that can be sustained for longer periods & produces a Beautiful Clean cut to fish flesh.Length 415mm.Cost of both knifes when new would exceed USA $6,000.00

A Japanese wakizashi, with 45cm single edged blade, having a circular iron tsuba, with ray skin and cord bound tsuka with bronze menuki, contained in a lacquered saya, overall length 60cm

A pair of Chinese bowenite miniature table screens on hardwood stands, 12cm, a gilt cast iron Japanese tsuba, gilt bronze ojime and pin dish

Japanische Bronze-Tsuba, Schwertstichblatt mit Reliefdekor Blüten und Ranken, Reste an Vergoldung, D. ca. 7,1 cm

A WW2 JAPANESE OFFICER'S SHIN GUNTO SWORD The brass tsuba cast with floral detail and mounted beneath a similarly styled fuchi, the grip of white ray skin adorned with floral cast menuki with traditional ito wrap, the kashira of corresponding design to the fuchi, the lacquered saya with patinated tan leather outer casing; the polished blade measuring approx. 68cm in length, the whole approx. 100cm (sheathed) Provenance: Acquired by Robert Hogarth (1914-87) following his release from the Japanese Stanley Civilian Camp in Hong Kong, where he was interned from December 1941 until the end of the War. Following his release, he served as Superintendent of Mails in Hong Kong, residing permanently there until his retirement to Scotland in the 1960s.  Thence by family descent. Condition Report:Blade in a genrally tarnished condition, with patches of light surface rust. Cutting edge with a significant nick towards tip, with other lesser damage elsewhere along its length. Tsuba with some bashes/dents and sitting a little loose on the tang. Ito wrap generally worn through handling, with marks in places; beginning to fray near kashira. Minor damage to the shagreen grip surrounding the mekugi. Cast metal embellishments are well patinated and have a little play. Leather cladding of scabbard is scuffed, marked and has small tears in places. Popper-fastened strap at opening has torn off. Multiple losses to the lacquer of the inner wooden scabbard.