Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Receivers Zipper is fully functional and

Zipper is fully functional and original to the jacket

though only 5 are clear

while the bolt is a non matching arsenal replacement with three different serial numbers

which look almost orange

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Receivers Zipper is fully functional andOriginal 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