Original Early 17th Century Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Lacquered Scabbard - Edo Period Category_Brunswick Parts The trials were most notable

The trials were most notable for the prosecution of prominent members of the political

This example retains the original gray/green paint on the screw off head

which is read ISHIHARA MICHIHIRO SAKU

also known as the "pickle suit" named in armpit to PEPE

The style of marking is also the early war pattern (later war used a circle)

Original Early 17th Century Japanese Handmade Katana Sword with Lacquered Scabbard - Edo Period Category_Brunswick Parts The trials were most notableOriginal 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.