Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANETAKA with Scabbard NATION so “pass the peace pipe”

so “pass the peace pipe” then “bury the hatchet”

There is nothing like these on the market today

the battles of Badajoz

LEEDS The brass hat badge is that of the ROYAL ENGINEERS in a scroll under a laurel leaf garland enclosing the Royal Cypher of "G

PAL marked knives of that era used blades imported from Germany

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword by KANETAKA with Scabbard NATION so “pass the peace pipe”Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition katana. It was made for a Japanese officer before WWII but is nicely signed by the blade maker. The blade is in very good condition with only a few very minor specs, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27" and overall length 37". Handmade blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Multiple temper lines visible. The blade could well predate WW2 due to a couple tell