Original 17th Century Early Edo Period Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Figured Wood Scabbard Japanese Uniforms • Combat Infantryman Badge

• Combat Infantryman Badge

Blade Length: 17¼"

The other end has had the brass fitting replaced with a spent cartridge casing

There is staining and oxidation in areas on the blade

fiscal year 1896

Original 17th Century Early Edo Period Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Figured Wood Scabbard Japanese Uniforms • Combat Infantryman BadgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.