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especially on the frame
The knife comes complete with its original all steel scabbard and leather belt loop
This does make the sword somewhat hard to sheathe
Dating from the late 18th century 1780-1800 it is half stocked and carved with an impressive wooden trigger guard carved out of the stock blank at the time
originally outfitted for German WWII Fire police issue
Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by MASAYASU Dated 1942 with Lacquered Wooden Scabbard Bren LMG especially on the frameOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great 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. 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