Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts There also is a clearing

There also is a clearing "worm" for attaching to the cleaning rod

Due to the popularity of the last name we were unable to locate any service information on this trooper

5 inches of the rifle

The sweatband is looks to be made of brown finished leather

or possibly just as the system was being enacted

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts There also is a clearingOriginal 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