Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard WWI Near the muzzle there is

Near the muzzle there is more oxidation

Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

The interior leather sweatband is in great condition

in which they reached Norfolk

James had become a very successful businessman

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard WWI Near the muzzle there isOriginal 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