Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Wooden Scabbard - Service Used Lee-Enfield (SMLE) This does however allow the

This does however allow the text on the back to be read

often engraved with positive reminders and in this case it reads as “May This Comfort and Protect You”

after which it only saw light use

to survive and to preserve its existence

The patch box opens easily on the butt stock

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Wooden Scabbard - Service Used Lee-Enfield (SMLE) This does however allow theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very nice service used condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military