Fine Handmade Traditional WWII Samurai Sword Katana/Tachi By Ichihara Nagamitsu Circa 1939

Country of Origin:Japan
Blade Length:26 1/4" (approx.)
Manufacture Date Range:circa 1939
*Condition:Very Good Plus(please refer to photographs)
Stock No:001589

A Fine Handmade Traditional WWII Samurai Sword Katana/Tachi By The Justly Renowned Ichihara Nagamitsu Circa 1939. 

26 and 1/4 inch heavy wide blade. Suguha midare hamon with extensive ashi and ji nie. Lovely mokume hada. Ubu nakago in pristine condition with 4 character Ichihara Nagamitsu tachi mei signature.

Full WWII Japanese Imperial Army mounts in excellent condition. Ichihara Nagamitsu made swords for the Osaka Army Arsenal.

Nagamitsu blades are among the finest produced by Showa swordsmiths. Nagamitsu is rated Rikugun Jumei Tosho or medium to high grade gendaito.

The blade is in almost full polish with no kizu and only a small area of slightly open grain on the ura. 5 inch score on the moot. Micro chip on kissaki. Even comes complete with a pristine late type tassel.

This is a beautiful samurai sword by one of the acknowledged masters of the Showa period.

* Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description.

















Additional information:

Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday.


Shipping Information:

Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price.

Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance.

Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping.  We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down.

International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees.  THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS.

Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this!


Payment Information:

PayPal is the easiest form of payment.


Satisfaction Guarantee:

If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges.

We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item.


You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item.


See our other listings