WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 98 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 98 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO
WWII Imperial Japanese Type 98 Officer Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with Gunome style Hamon. Brass Habaki and gilded brass Tsuba. Traditional Japanese military style Fuchi with scabbard lock. Menuki laid between fishskin and wrapped fabric Tsuka. Kanji character on the one-hole tang. Steel one-ring Saya.
Blade Length: 25"
Total Length: 32 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Military Memorabilia & Arms Collection of Peter L. Knepton (1956-2023 | Savannah, Georgia)
WWII Imperial Japanese Type 98 Officer Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with Gunome style Hamon. Brass Habaki and gilded brass Tsuba. Traditional Japanese military style Fuchi with scabbard lock. Menuki laid between fishskin and wrapped fabric Tsuka. Kanji character on the one-hole tang. Steel one-ring Saya.
Blade Length: 25"
Total Length: 32 1/2"
Provenance: Lifetime Military Memorabilia & Arms Collection of Peter L. Knepton (1956-2023 | Savannah, Georgia)
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Very good. Light wear. Habaki is chipped and has some finish wear. Missing mekugi.
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 98 OFFICER SHIN GUNTO
Estimate $600 - $1,200
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