Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns These knives normally utilize a

These knives normally utilize a four-inch (100 mm) telescoping (OTF)

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Overall Length: 48 Inches

The accent grooves are quite deeply cut into the surfaces

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

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns These knives normally utilize aOriginal 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