Japanese WWII Type 32 Army Sword, Otsu Model
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: $350.00

Sword and metal sheath. A clean example of a pattern of sword adopted in Meiji 32 (1899), in two styles, Ko, with a 32 3/4 inch blade, and Otsu, with a 30 1/2 inch blade. This example is an Otsu model, issued to soldiers in non-cavalry units, who needed a sword for service use.The polished steel blade is clean, no nicks in the cutting edge, or corrosion issues, evidence of an old sharpening attempt on the upper third of the blade. Serial numbered on the ricasso, 90782. Stamped steel guard, with a mix of blue and steel surface corrosion finish.Heavy steel backstrap which displays a deep checked design in the steel, below is an original finish wooden grip. Side locking mechanism works properly. Blue steel and patina finished scabbard with a non-matching serial number on the drag. More information on this variation of sword can be found on page 127, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945, by Jim Dawson.