Lot 12: Samurai Sword

Estimate: $700 – $900

Shin Gunto mod T3 mounted katana, (ICHIHARA) “NAGAMITSU SAKU” signed on tang. Saka stamp and #3728 on spine, Army-commissioned swordsmith for the Osaka Rikugun Zoheisho (Osaka Army Arsenal). Known for medium-high grade gendaito rated 1M yen (see Slough’s p. 124). Blade: Shinogi-zukuri, Nagasa 62.1cm, torii sori 1.5cm, chu kasaki, iori mune. Hada; Itame/mokume (prominent), Hamon; Suguha based.