Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover German Mauser 98k K98 Our example here measures 18"

Our example here measures 18" across and is constructed of thick Rhino hide

1942 as seen on the paper label which is stuck to the inside lid of the wood transit case

similar to the German k98k bayonet

a maker of small arms components

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War "Last Ditch" Katana Sword in Full Leather Cover German Mauser 98k K98 Our example here measures 18"Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family, this is a very interesting late war "Last Ditch" Katana, which is wrapped entirely in leather. As Allied forces were closing in on mainland Japan, repeated bombing raids destroyed Japan's manufacturing and industrial capacity. Due to this, the quality of the arsenal made weapons declined quite markedly. Many Officer swords were made at arsenal, as there was no way for the