Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta The bayonet was made to

The bayonet was made to fit the Mauser M1898 rifle and the carbine PFK wz

but it matches the shape of the blade

This is surrounded by a spade shaped design for the pole top

sinking a battleship 23 October

after witnessing the crossing

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta The bayonet was made toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of 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