This is a Japanese sword in combat mountings, the blade is signed "Masazane 政真", shinogi-zukuri shape, WWll time period ca.1940 era made blade.    Masazane lived in Seki-city, Gifu prefecture, made swords during WWll time period ca.1940 era.
    
The blade is in old polish, shows fine scratches but no rust, no stain and in good condition.    The temper line is wavy ko-gunome temper throughout the blade and has deep temper at the point.      There is no bend, no nick, no crack and cutting edge is sharp.    

The scabbard is leather covered wood, shows aged scratches but no tear, no crack, no bend and in good condition.     The handle is tight fit, tsuka-ito wrapping is no no cuts, no loose also in good condition.        

It measures 25+1/4" tip to the guard, 24+3/8" cutting edge, 1+1/4" width, 6.5 mm thickness at the notch and 37+1/2" in mountings. 

Shipping is $40 UPS 2day air in U.S.   Payment dues within 3 days auction end.