Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras The blade bears the maker's

The blade bears the maker's name of "EMERSON & SILVER of Trenton

troops still wore the leather spiked helmets known as "Pickelhaulben" which proved no protection what so ever

The history of the WWII German K98 Bayonet - The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k

Our example is in very choice condition overall with mismatched serial number bolt and most importantly does not have the tell tale "notch" cut into the rear of the receiver ring to accept the slightly longer spitzer cartridge

We believe this was for a Lieutenant

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras The blade bears the maker'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker KANEHIRO. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line