This WWII period military katana carries a mumei, or unsigned, blade measuring 24.25 inches. It is listed under Japanese swords as SKU SW1935 and sold in used condition. The supplier rates the polish as decent, with some staining present on the blade, and describes the mounts as very nice. Taken together it is called a very good, presentable example of a wartime katana, with the fittings in better shape than the blade surface.

For an Illinois collector who wants a wartime Japanese sword to display rather than a blade in fresh polish, this configuration makes sense: the mounts are the strong point and the staining on the blade is disclosed rather than hidden. A mumei tang means there is no smith's signature to research, so the sword is judged on the blade and fittings in hand. It is sold used, as described, and the photos show both the mounts and the extent of the staining.

Key features

• 24.25-inch mumei blade
• Decent polish with some staining
• Very nice WWII period mounts
• Used condition

This katana ships direct to your door anywhere in Illinois.