Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Availability_International Original Item: Operating lever for

Original Item: Operating lever for Mk I

without food

with a nice color and the expected patina of age

born July 25th 1920

were partially met by late 1942

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Availability_International Original Item: Operating lever forOriginal 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