Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade German Militaria WWII dated army hatchet heads

WWII dated army hatchet heads which we re-shafted

The liner still has its original size adjustment string

A number of Birmingham gunsmiths including Birmingham Small Arms (BSA)

One end is a pick

although the basic model designation of the gun remained Mk I

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Ancient Handmade Double Signed Blade German Militaria WWII dated army hatchet headsOriginal 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