This is a WWII-era Japanese katana carried in military mounts, offered used. The blade is 26 inches long and is in decent polish, by the supplier's description. The tang carries a signature, though the supplier notes it is very hard to read. The tsuka, or handle, has been rewrapped at some point, so the wrap is not original to the sword.

The signed tang gives a Utah collector something to study, even though the characters are hard to make out, and the military mounts fit the wartime period the supplier assigns to it. Treat this as a study sword rather than a polished showpiece: the rewrapped handle and the faint signature are stated plainly in the listing. It suits someone who collects WWII militaria or who wants a signed Japanese blade in period mounts as it stands.

Key features

• 26-inch blade in decent polish
• Signed tang, signature difficult to read
• WWII-era military mounts
• Tsuka has been rewrapped
• Used condition

A sword is not a firearm, so it ships straight to your Utah door rather than through an FFL dealer.