Here is one of my prized WW2 Japanese militaria possessions second only to my Arisaka type 99 with non-defaced Chrysanthemum and intact aircraft sights.
This sword has a blade length of 26.25 inches (66cm). I believe it was manufactured in in 1943 by Seki Showa Swordsmith Kiyomiya - dated Showa Jyu Hachi Nen Jyu Ichi Gatsu, or November 1943. <---- (not 100% on that info)
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