Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Steel Scabbard and Tassel Receivers The serial number on this

The serial number on this example is 2114

the unit was involved in many attacks against Communists and Social democrats

The lining is the lushest curly bright white lamb’s wool that we have seen in these gloves

stamping on the ricasso

The optic is constructed of brass and measures approximately 18” in length

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Steel Scabbard and Tassel Receivers The serial number on thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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, along with other markings. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese