Lot 11: Samurai Sword

Estimate: $300 – $500

Type 95 Non-Commissioned army officer shin gunto with leather non-commissioned officer’s knot tassel. Mumei Shinogi-zukuri Nagasa; 67cm not abused, #159031 stamped above habaki on blade. Copper fuchi stamped Iijima Swords Factory, Tokyo followed by inspector stamp and Tokyo First Arsenal. The logo stamp in the shape of a type 95 sword tsuba with crossed swords and two characters read “Masa Yuki” for the company founder and swordsmith Masayuki. Good condition.