Japanese WWII Police Officials Sword & Knot
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $165.00

Original era manufacture. Chrome finished steel blade with a false temper line, overall measurement is 25 inches. The blade runs fairly straight and true, with a few scattered nicks in the cutting edge.Brass guard and pommel with a fishskin wrapped grip, bound with a single strand wire. Wrapped around the guard is a black wool sword knot, which exhibits some fraying at the bottom of the ball.Chrome finished steel scabbard, displaying typical denting, but minimal corrosion issues. The throat guide is present, however the securing screw is missing.