Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by MASAYASU Dated 1942 with Lacquered Wooden Scabbard Bren LMG This does make the sword

This does make the sword somewhat hard to sheathe

the Great Lakes

This Sword is 45" in overall length and is truly magnificent and very early

The barrel marking is no longer legible

The knife comes complete with its original all steel scabbard and leather belt loop

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by MASAYASU Dated 1942 with Lacquered Wooden Scabbard Bren LMG This does make the swordOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 of rank