Heavy Army GUNTO, Nishibe Munenaga 西部宗命 signed and Seki 関 Stamped,1944-1945

WW2 Japanese Army Ryakushiki-GUNTO.
Very wide and thick blade.
Nishibe Munenaga is a swordsmith who specializes in GUNTO.
The tang has his signature and Seki Stamp(関).
This is also proof that the blade has passed the military's strict quality inspection.

Comes with Tassel Strap(刀緒).
The leather cover is torn on the side, the Habaki was hard and difficult to remove.

Signature : Nishibe Munenaga
Nagasa : 632mm (24.88 in.) 
Sori : 9mm (0.35 in.) 
Total length : 960mm (37.80 in.) 
Motohaba : 33mm (1.30 in.) 
Sakihaba : 21.2mm (0.83 in.) 
Motokasane : 8.5mm (0.33 in.) 
Sakikasane : 5.1mm (0.20 in.) 
Blade Weight : 821g
Total Weight : 1462g