Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard Airsoft Guns 800 units were produced by

800 units were produced by Ames

The blade's edge has a few scattered nicks and dings as well the typical expected wear from handling and use

Note one strap is separated and pinned together for display purposes

as they were private purchase

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard Airsoft Guns 800 units were produced byOriginal 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