Description
Superb 1930's early WWII Japanese Pilot Suicide knife with maker-signed blade. The knife features a light wood handle and sheath and the steel blade shows Japanese kanji that read: "Sen", "no", "Sen", "In" = Senno - SenIn and "Mura", "Masa" = Muramasa swordsmith.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's early WWII.
SIZE:Approximately 10-3/4" x 1-7/8" full; Grip: 3-1/2"x 1-7/8" Sheath: 7-1/8" x 1-7/8" Blade: 6-1/2" x 7/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Light wood, steel.
ATTACHMENT:To be carried at waist.
MARKINGS:Kanji (see above).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Japanese militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBGJX16 LABGEX4/16 SABDJX04/21
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The suicide knife shows minor to moderate wear, the blade shows some oxidation, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.