Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials The 7-jewel has the markings

The 7-jewel has the markings "OD" before the serial number

It comes with a very nice original sling and bayonet with a partial scabbard

The revolver metalwork is still shows a lot of the original finish

The haft is totally steel wire bound

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials The 7-jewel has the markingsOriginal 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