Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Military Audio Gone was the safety catch

Gone was the safety catch and the quick loader

We can find photos of them in just about every theatre of World War Two being worn by front line fighters

which give the manufacture date:

The large "M" after his name suggests he was part of the Imperial German Navy

Operation was easy and the bolt remained in the cocked position after expending the 75 round double drum (also called a "saddle drum") magazine

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Military Audio Gone was the safety catchOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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 used