Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts used from 1917 and during

used from 1917 and during the 1920s

individual storage pockets for seven pens

The 39" barrel bears British proof marks and the brass furniture displays no turning

She was part of TF38 as it sailed into Typhoon Cobra on 18 Dec 1944

We have not tested it for function but can see no reason why it would not work

Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts used from 1917 and duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a WW2 USMC veteran's family this is a wonderful condition Japanese katana. The blade is genuine to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker! One side is engraved with a MEI (name) the other is painted with a matching number Holes in tang is drilled, consistent with early 20th century manufacture. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on