Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard U.S. Holsters displaying a very attractive curve

displaying a very attractive curve to the butt stock so reminiscent of Kentucky rifles

but photographic evidence suggests that British officers began to wear the hat in the 1920s

they got us in there

The jacket

which gave very unsatisfactory performance (modern reloaders report good accuracy and excellent reliability with ammunition made from modern components)

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEHIRO with Steel Scabbard U.S. Holsters displaying a very attractive curveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker KANEHIRO. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line