![1400s-1500s Japanese Koto Katana Sword with NBTHK Kanteisho Certification ~ 27 inches blade: Koto katana, 27 and 1/2 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1400?s-1500?s, with NBTHK kanteisho certification attributing the blade to Kaifu school, the blade shows a rare kanmuri-otoshi zukuri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
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![1400s-1500s Japanese Koto Katana Sword with NBTHK Kanteisho Certification ~ 27 inches blade: Koto katana, 27 and 1/2 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1400?s-1500?s, with NBTHK kanteisho certification attributing the blade to Kaifu school, the blade shows a rare kanmuri-otoshi zukuri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Nicely Mounted Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Rare Mumei Blade with: Nicely Mounted Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Rare Mumei Blade with Double-fuller to Each Side. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23", Blade length : 12 7/8". ~ . Detai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425103_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Large 19th C. Asian Philippine Moro Warriors KAMPILAN Sword with Traditional Large Carved Wood Grip: Large 19th C. Asian Philippine Moro Warriors KAMPILAN Sword with Traditional Large Carved Wood Grip and Strong Layered Steel Blade. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 1/4", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425300_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown: Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown Blade. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23 1/4", Blade length : 14 3/4 ". ~ . Detailed co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425139_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![WW II Military Mounted Officer's WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed KOTO era Blade Circa 1500s. Nice Clean: WW II Military Mounted Officer's WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed KOTO era Blade Circa 1500s. Nice Clean Blade with Beautiful Hamon. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 33 1/4", Blade length : 22".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425108_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare WW II Japanese Army Officer's Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA SAKU. Bearing Seldom Encountered KOKUIN: Rare WW II Japanese Army Officer's Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA SAKU. Bearing Seldom Encountered KOKUIN Stamp at the End of Tang. Beautiful Active Hamon Along the Edge. Total length (inside scabbard if pre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![KOTO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA SWORD ~ SIGNED KUNIYOSHI ~ 27 INCH BLADE: Koto katana, 27 inch length of cutting edge, signed Kuniyoshi, ca. 1400-1500s, high quality horimono carvings on both sides, in military shin gunto mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Good Long Japanese Wakizashi Bohi Sword ~ 17th Century Shinto: Very Good Long Japanese Wakizashi Bohi Sword. Signed - Hizen Kuni omi Daijo Tagahiro. 17th century shinto in shirasaya + sayagaki kanzan sato. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :35 1/ 4", Blad](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Excellent Japanese Koto Period Katana ~ NBTHK Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho Kanteisho Certificate ~ Signed: Koto katana, signed Bizen no Kuni ju Osafune Shinjuro Sukesada Saku, and inscribed Maeda Judai. Maeda Judai refers to it being a treasure from the Maeda family. It is dated Genki San Nen Hachi Gatsu K](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425119_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword Blade Signed KANE MICHI / NAO MICHI, Circa: Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword Blade Signed KANE MICHI / NAO MICHI, Circa 1658-1672. Massive Blade, Perfect for Polishers Practice. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 18 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword Blade of Rare Configuration, One Side Flat, the: Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword Blade of Rare Configuration, One Side Flat, the Other with a Ridge Along the Edge. Good Heavy Blade of Considerable Age. Total length (inside scabba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425141_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Beautiful Large Decorative Display of Japanese Samurai Dai-Sho Sword Set & Various Currency Money: Beautiful Large Decorative Display of Japanese Samurai Dai-Sho Sword Set & Various Currency Money Examples. Size : 48 1/8" x 18 1/4". ~~~~~~ Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425171_3_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Lovely 18th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger with Silver & Gilt Copper Inlaid Mounts and a Nice: Lovely 18th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger with Silver & Gilt Copper Inlaid Mounts and a Nice Blade with Active Patterns to the Steel. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 11 1/2", Blade leng](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Good Signed WW II Japanese Officer's KATANA Sword with Showa Stamp & Nice Hamon.: Good Signed WW II Japanese Officer's KATANA Sword with Showa Stamp & Nice Hamon. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 1/4", Blade length : 26 1/2". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425111_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Japanese Samurai AIKUCHI Dagger in Fine Carved Mounts, Signed Koto or Shinto Blade, Nice Tamper: Rare Japanese Samurai AIKUCHI Dagger in Fine Carved Mounts, Signed Koto or Shinto Blade, Nice Tamper Line. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 8 1/4", Blade length : 4 5/8". ~ . Detailed condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed Blade Showing Active Grained Patterns.: Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed Blade Showing Active Grained Patterns. Active Hamon, Beautiful Gold Inlaid Mounts with Rare Scabbard Tip of Blued Iron and Gold Inlays. Lovely](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi: Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi Period Mumei Blade, Circa 1450-1500s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Good Long WW II Japanese Officers KATANA Sword Signed SEKI JUNIN MIWA KANETOMO SAKU.: Good Long WW II Japanese Officers KATANA Sword Signed SEKI JUNIN MIWA KANETOMO SAKU. Heavy made Extra Long 27 3/4" Nagasa Blade with Good Hamon. In its Good Military Mounts with Ornate Multi-metal Fit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425107_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Nice Japanese Shinto Katana Samurai Sword ~ 1600s blade: Shinto katana, 24 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1600s, likely Osaka Shinto school with an active gunome midare hamon, clean mint condition blade in ornate and original samurai style handac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425117_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Good Japanese Samurai DAISHO Set of KATANA & WAKIZASHI in Matching Mounts.: Very Good Japanese Samurai DAISHO Set of KATANA & WAKIZASHI in Matching Mounts. Mumei Blades Likely Koto or Shinto era. One Tsuba Signed and with Gold Seal. Signed Fuchi. Comes with a Fine Stand Havin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Nice Japanese Tachi with Birdhead Mounts Signed Bishu Osafune Sukesana ~ Late Koto, Early: Very Nice Japanese Tachi with Birdhead Mounts Blade is signed - Bishu Osafune Sukesana. Blade - 16th - 17th century, mounts - meiji period ( 19th Century). Length of the blade - 28 1/2", Total length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425125_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Iron HACHIWARI Mace, Sword & Helmet Breaker.: Antique Japanese Samurai Iron HACHIWARI Mace, Sword & Helmet Breaker. Total length : 18 5/8", Blade length : 14". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional inform](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425146_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Asian Philippine Moro Punal or Gunong Dagger.: Antique Asian Philippine Moro Punal or Gunong Dagger. Total length is 15 1/2", Length of the blade is 9 1/8". ~ Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Steel HACHIWARI Mace, Sword & Helmet Breaker.: Antique Japanese Samurai Steel HACHIWARI Mace, Sword & Helmet Breaker. Total length : 14 3/4", Blade length :10 1/2 ". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
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