Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade Accessories It is mostly bright and

It is mostly bright and retains crisp 6-groove rifling

basically of three bars displaying a shell guard

The top of the helmet has a large U

with the exterior corroded on the right side as well

their numbers increased dramatically totaling around 50

Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade Accessories It is mostly bright andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a nice condition katana in a shirasaya (resting scabbard). The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Tang shows significant age. Folded steel blade: fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade. Vibrant visible temper line