WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 Katana Signed Hirata Hidemitsu, Wild Temper

Description: WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 Katana Signed Hirata Hidemitsu, Wild Temper (NK 1006)Historic & Wonderful Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 Mounted Katana Showa Period Gendaito (Hand Forged) Blade Signed 'Hirata Hidemitsu', Wild Fiery Flame Temper, Exceptional Forging & Grain, Rests in Imperial Japanese Army IJA Type 98 War-Time Mounts with Spacer Set / Fittings; this Hand Forged Water Quenched Blade Exhibits a Rare, Frosty, and Wild Temper Line Sought by Collectors; Kanji Hirata Hidemitsu to the Tang, One Hole - with the Heavy Blade Measuring 26 1/2 Inches (Easy to remove the habaki), 34 3/4 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 37 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 38 Resting in the Leather Wrapped Wood Construction Saya, No Securing Tether Present - Fine Condition Blade as Photographed with wear and a few surface stains as seen. Exceptional and Sought After Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, or War Room. This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons; Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Fine High Grade Blade - VERY RAREThe Display Stand is Not IncludedCheck back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria.Guaranteed Authentic PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BUYING - If you purchase multiple items please wait for a combined invoice before paying.- Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.- Payment is due within 3 business days after the close of the auction- New Ebayers (10 or less feedback) must contact me prior to bidding; otherwise bids will be cancelled.- I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing.- If for any reason you do not feel you can leave perfect positive feedback please immediately contact me so that I may have the opportunity to resolve the matter.- Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.- International Buyers are Welcome! Please contact me if you have any question regarding shipping costs.- All packages are shipped USPS based on the dimensions, weight, & service - there is a $1.00 handling fee added to all packages to cover packing materials.- I generally ship within the stated handling time but this may not always be possible; if for some reason your package is going to be delayed I will immediately inform you and give you a full refund on shipping.

Price: 2535 USD

Location: Avon, Colorado

End Time: 2025-02-13T20:41:52.000Z

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