Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly though the lockup can miss

though the lockup can miss as the action is a bit worn

Full use instructions printed on the rear of mirror

but overall it is in very good condition considering the age and use

however any additional markings are unfortunately faded due to powder burn

the blade is made from "Wootz Steel"

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly though the lockup can missOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.