Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard MG 08-15 Maxim which we have seen on

which we have seen on other examples

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however this example was made at Springfield Armory

The tack stitches on the back to hold the tassel in places are still present

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard MG 08-15 Maxim which we have seen onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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