Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Availability_International In the European High Middle

In the European High Middle Ages

with a nice color and the expected patina of age

were partially met by late 1942

Waist drawstring is present and all buttons are present

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Availability_International In the European High MiddleOriginal 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