Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria American planners thought it merited

American planners thought it merited a separate attack

It is marked with serial number 6621 on the lock

or possibly information about the gun

where it evolved into Audi

• Brown Leather covered Chesterman 33 foot tape measure with brass mounts

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria American planners thought it meritedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a fantastic 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