JAPON, Préfecture de Shimane, Okuizumo, dernier tiers du XXème siècle Rikio KOBAYASHI (1952), known as SADANAGA Katana modeled after the World War II officer's saber (shin gunto), type 98. Metal composition mounts in silver-brown, copper or gold. Damascus-type blade with fluted hamon, heel numbered 00118. Signed on the tang. Safety knob. Brown painted scabbard with double strap. Blade length: 67.8 cm - Total length: 104.4 cm. Wear, scratches, some oxidation and small chips, including scabbard ring.