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*RARE WWII Japanese Katana sword "KINJU" with surrender tag and history

*RARE WWII Japanese Katana sword “KINJU” with surrender tag and history

$14,000.00

1 in stock

Description

A Japanese Kinju katana, especially high-grade in excellent condition. Brought back by a Friend’s father who was a Naval officer. Sword still has the surrender tag on it. Listing a 2nd Lieutenant Kyosou Masao from the Shichiura 2169 Troop Army. The sword has been in his sea chest since the late 1950’s. I have written documents as the history of who brought it back to the USA and when.

The 1st 2 words on the blade are kinju Saku. A Japanese Kinju katana, especially a high-grade or historical one, is extremely valuable, often a rare masterpiece by a student of the legendary Masamune, potentially worth tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, with some certified Juyo Token (important cultural property) examples being exceptionally rare and prized collector’s items.

Factors Influencing Value–Swordsmith & Lineage: Kinju was a student of Masamune, making swords by him and his school highly sought after, often rarer than Masamune’s own works.
Price Range Examples –High-End Authentic (Modern/Antique): Expect starting points of $8,000 to $20,000+, with rare, historically important, or Juyo pieces reaching much higher, easily over $50,000 or even $200,000+.
Kinju Specific: A rare Kinju masterpiece with Juyo Token status would be in the top tier of collector’s items, potentially valued extremely high due to rarity.
Everything in this narrative is based upon research we have done, input from Japanese experts and translators, and testimony of the prior owner.  There are no warranties–implied or otherwise–on authenticity other than what is included in this narrative.

Additional information

Weight 5 lbs
Dimensions 40.00 × 10.00 × 10.00 in
Conflict

WW II (1939-45)

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Militaria

Region of Origin

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan

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