Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard Resin Guns and Grenades and otherwise has a nice

and otherwise has a nice gray patina from aged bluing

and the proofs are still clear

however the barrel tang date is unfortunately worn away

and there was no time to set up mass production to be ready for the war

these are in very good to excellent condition

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard Resin Guns and Grenades and otherwise has a niceOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a 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 tang is signed by the maker, and it appears to be an arsenal forged stainless steel blade. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and