Authentic Original WWII Japanese Samurai Sword $2800

This is an original Japanese officer’s Samurai sword from World War 2 remounted in civil-styled samurai mounts. The blade is in Near MINT condition and the mountings are in Excellent condition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.25 inches (67cm). The hada is a tight ko-itame. The hamon is a straight suguha hamon that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi. The tang is signed Kinmichi. It is dated Showa Jyu Hachi Nen Roku Gatsu, or June 1943. Kinmichi was a member of the well-known Seki school that made many war era swords. The mountings are Civilian-styled and look to have been remounted on a sword that was initially intended for army usage. The mounts are in Excellent condition. The tsuka is wrapped in leather cord and looks to have been re-wrapped after the war with modern furniture. There is little to no fraying. The tsuba is iron with four accompanying seppa. The tsuba is a little loose. The saya (scabbard) is wood with a leather weathering cover. The leather cover is supple and well-aged, showing some cracking along the seams. The blade is in Near MINT condition. There are no nicks, little to no rust, and just a few scattered scratches along its length. There are no major flaws like hagire.