Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by KANENAGA & Steel Scabbard The Pacific on HBO This is secured with a

This is secured with a lovely nickel plated steel belt buckle

dry and does have thread loss

The bolt face has no sign of primer burn

without any alterations after the Civil War into one of the many cartridge systems in use at the time

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by KANENAGA & Steel Scabbard The Pacific on HBO This is secured with aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in the "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 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 symbol of