Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This shako comes ready for

This shako comes ready for further research as well as solid identification

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This shako comes ready forOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is almost certainly wartime production, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and