Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade Spanish Ordnance Scabbard Length: 14 1/2”

Scabbard Length: 14 1/2”

and were mainly making razors and steelware

it has a figure "S" style iron cross guard

This striker was manufactured by London Small Arms

Original Japanese Katana Samurai Sword in Resting Scabbard - Ancient Handmade Blade Spanish Ordnance Scabbard Length: 14 1/2”Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a nice condition katana in a shirasaya (resting scabbard). The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Tang shows significant age. Folded steel blade: fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade. Vibrant visible temper line