Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ISHIHARA YOSHISADA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel Empire Edged Weapons which could be a post

which could be a post factory modification

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Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ISHIHARA YOSHISADA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel Empire Edged Weapons which could be a postOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, 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