Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly Full use instructions printed on

Full use instructions printed on the rear of mirror

Like almost all that we see

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

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

Within a half hour it got dark just like that

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly Full use instructions printed onOriginal 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.