Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict the receivers were flame cut

the receivers were flame cut into 4 pieces

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade Conflict the receivers were flame cutOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is old, we are told ancient, due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good condition with specks of