Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Edo Period Blade, Leather Handle Cover, Steel Scabbard, and Company Grade Tassel Military Books & Documents however almost all of the

however almost all of the the plating has worn away

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and it is in very good display condition

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Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Edo Period Blade, Leather Handle Cover, Steel Scabbard, and Company Grade Tassel Military Books & Documents however almost all of theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in "High Grade" Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is handmade in the traditional fashion, and is several hundred years old. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by