Original 16th Century Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Ancient Handmade Fullered Blade Cannons the butt plate is faintly

the butt plate is faintly marked 1890

which also shows the design of the wheel hub and the twelve wood spokes

trigger guard

The awards were issued in several versions

Original 16th Century Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Ancient Handmade Fullered Blade Cannons the butt plate is faintlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a private collection, this is a wonderful condition Japanese Katana, complete with some very nice Koshirae (fittings). It has a very attractive blade with a nice polish, and one of the best temper lines we have ever seen. The blade is also quite lightweight, much more typical of more peaceful times. During wartime, the heavier the blade the better for the most part. The blade is genuine and