Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by FUJIWARA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard 20th Century Mission # 330

Mission # 330

This example is marked on the floating dial as W

5 centuries

The largest versions retain enough bulk and recoil to be restricted to a towed mount or relatively heavy vehicle

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by FUJIWARA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard 20th Century Mission # 330Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 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 symbol of rank used by the