Measuring 35 1/2 inches long overall length, with a 25 inch blade, showing a wavy hamon and fine grain. The habaki is silver finished, engraved on both sides with a "sunwheel" pattern set in a nine-pointed star. The hilt follows the "shin gunto" regulation pattern, with a gold plated tsuba, gold accents on the furniture, a blue and brown tassel, and a silver badge of an 11 petaled chrysanthemum on the back of the kashira. The saya is equipped with shin gunto pattern furniture and finished with white lacquer dots on a black lacquer field. The assembly number "18" can be found on the hilt fittings, tsuba and spacers. The tang has one mekugi-ana, a carved 13-symbol signature on the right side and 6 on the right, with a second, shallower set of hand cut markings concealed underneath the habaki. No showa/non-traditional/arsenal stamps are present on the tang and no painted markings, suggesting a traditionally made sword. While the exact history of this sword is unknown, a number of traditional blades were still being made during World War II as resources permitted, as well as older sword blades being fitted with the new pattern furniture.

Fine overall. The blade shows some patches of light spotting and a few nicks along the edge, while still retaining an generally bright appearance and a strong hamon. the tang shows a few hints of brown patina, but generally remains a bright matte gray color. The furniture shows mild wear and staining, with an aged patina forming on the habaki.