Authentic Original WWII Japanese Samurai Sword

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This is an original Japanese officer’s Samurai sword from World War 2 remounted in civil-styled samurai mounts. 

The blade is in Near MINT condition and the mountings are in Excellent condition. 

It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 26.25 inches (67cm). 

The hada is a tight ko-itame. 

The hamon is a straight suguha hamon that is present the length of the blade ending in a maru boshi. 

The tang is signed Kinmichi. 

It is dated Showa Jyu Hachi Nen Roku Gatsu, or June 1943. 

Kinmichi was a member of the well-known Seki school that made many war era swords.

The mountings are Civilian-styled and look to have been remounted on a sword that was initially intended for army usage. 

The mounts are in Excellent condition. 

The tsuka is wrapped in leather cord and looks to have been re-wrapped after the war with modern furniture. 

There is little to no fraying. 

The tsuba is iron with four accompanying seppa. 

The tsuba is a little loose. 

The saya (scabbard) is wood with a leather weathering cover. 

The leather cover is supple and well-aged, showing some cracking along the seams. 

The blade is in Near MINT condition. 

There are no nicks, little to no rust, and just a few scattered scratches along its length. 

There are no major flaws like hagire.