Japanese Samurai Sword: Navy Tanken Mikasa Hideaki Start Price USD 2,600.00 Current Price USD 2,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location www.komonjo.com See more about 'Japanese Samurai Sword: Navy Tanken Mikasa Hideaki' Description Navy Dirk Tanken in fine koshirae.  The blade is signed "Hideaki" and dated 1931, noted as being made from the steel of the gun barrel of the Battleship Mikasa.  Matching hardware, shows the mark of the maker, the letter "N" in a diamond, which I cannot identify.  Minor surface scratches, light oxidation.  Guaranteed against fatal flaws such as hagire or shinae, otherwise sold as is. For more information on Hideaki and the Mikasa steel, see: http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~t-ohmura/gunto_113.htm Buyer pays $10.00 Priority Mail shipping and handling ($35 international by EMS).  Immediate PayPal payment required unless prior arrangement is made.  2008-630   Place a Bid!