Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts used from 1917 and during

used from 1917 and during the 1920s

The most common models are the Verners Pattern VII and Verners Pattern VIII which were mainly used during World War 1

Of course in England we saw no sense in attaching a garden trowel to the front end of rifle however that is exactly what the U

Comes complete with carry and over the shoulder leather straps for playing and is marked:

Original WWII Japanese Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by SUKENOBU with Painted Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts used from 1917 and duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a WW2 USMC veteran's family this is a wonderful condition Japanese katana. The blade is genuine to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker! One side is engraved with a MEI (name) the other is painted with a matching number Holes in tang is drilled, consistent with early 20th century manufacture. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on