Original WWII Japanese RJT Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KATSUKIYO with Textured Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 08-15 Maxim The back of the blade

The back of the blade marked

a time now long past but still a fine reminder of Victorian Military accoutrements

primarily on the Western front during World War I

A very nice example of an early issue M3 knife from a desirable maker

Original WWII Japanese RJT Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KATSUKIYO with Textured Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 08-15 Maxim The back of the bladeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Rikugun Jumei Tosho fittings. These were a high grade of variation of the (Rinji Seikishi) or "Special Contingency" version of the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting, sometimes called the "Type 3". They feature a textured lacquered scabbard, as well as a blade lock that