Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Sharkskin Grip & Steel Scabbard U.S. Ordnance even on the inside of

even on the inside of the grip scales and the small screws (37)

which allows it to sit more comfortably against the hip in the scabbard

the scarcity of the aluminum led to it being replaced with steel canteens

he received another uniform issue

armor formations and airfields

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Sharkskin Grip & Steel Scabbard U.S. Ordnance even on the inside ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production 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. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. This example has an