Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with 17th Century Double Fullered Blade by MASANORI & Wood Scabbard 19th Century though it definitely does show

though it definitely does show wear to the exterior surfaces

the Finnish Army placed a $45

There were multiple generations of smiths in the Osafune school using this name

Liner is complete and good condition

Thompson Colcord

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with 17th Century Double Fullered Blade by MASANORI & Wood Scabbard 19th Century though it definitely does showOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a wonderfun USGI Bring Back Imperial Japanese Army Officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. A Shin Gunt ( new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. The Type 98 pattern of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade