Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force The spike is slightly misshapen

The spike is slightly misshapen around the base

each fitted with flaps which can snap open or closed as needed (the interior reverse of one of the snaps is marked “WOCH”)

It was first conceived during Dwight D

The brass bound case has name plaque to the center of the lid which is unfortunately blank so we have no idea of the original Naval owner

was only issued for five years being superseded in 1926 by the Modelo 26

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force The spike is slightly misshapenOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is in good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the