Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana by AKIMARO with Scabbard & Tassel DP-28 LMG who were caught trying to

who were caught trying to go into firing positions

Aside from that it is in good shape

Also the cross guard has been broken off or removed on both sides of the knife

This is a great USGI captured later pattern HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife)

with no real oxidation or pitting that we can see

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana by AKIMARO with Scabbard & Tassel DP-28 LMG who were caught trying toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a private auction, this is a very nice wartime High Grade Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, and features a traditionally made and maker signed blade, something we rarely see in Naval fittings. It still has the