Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets In this capacity

In this capacity

This is a fine example of the Chinese AKM Type II bayonet with an orange plastic grip and scabbard body

with original lining

Australia has had a slouch as standard issue headwear since the late Victorian Era

while both plates of the black synthetic grip are firmly held in place by two rivets and central pins

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets In this capacityOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides (mei). Hole in the tang is punch and not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line