Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials this MASSIVE 8 Bore Seal

this MASSIVE 8 Bore Seal & Walrus Fowler is based on a Scandinavian design

An incredible excellent condition U

The haft is totally steel wire bound

Frontal Aviation (Frontovaya Aviatsiya – FA)

The 7-jewel has the markings "OD" before the serial number

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials this MASSIVE 8 Bore SealOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice 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