Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear We feel this dates to

We feel this dates to about 1870 and is of very high quality

which is about 1 1/2 inches long

This was a very effective way of getting large amounts of money quickly

with solid leather

but by mid-morning they had cleared the area and were marching towards Los Baños and cutting off the road between the Japanese 8th Tiger Division and Los Baños

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear We feel this dates toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great 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 symbol