Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly Bloemendaal

Bloemendaal

A very nice example of the the rare Type 3 1/2 kg Cluster Bomb Munition

The reverse of the blade is etched with the seated king trademark positioned over the firm’s initials

We did see a country doctor

Blade Length: 15 1/8"

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly BloemendaalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon