Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns the hill on the right

the hill on the right

was also anticipating the future

There is a crack in the wood butt stock running directly rearward from the rear of the lock plates through the wrist which any Gunsmith could repair but nevertheless this Gun is now for decoration and not use in its present state

and overall this helmet does not seem to have been extensively used when it was reissued for the Vietnam War

with nice checkering

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns the hill on the rightOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade 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 tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and