Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 UZI All we know is that

All we know is that it was used on a vehicle in WWI

Captain Giles achieved an outstanding record as a Pilot on a lead crew in a B-17 named HARD LUCK

"  It is a very modern design but its form betrays a lineage going back to the LP 42 of WW2

John Riley "Killer" Kane

with a few scratches

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 UZI All we know is thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed (engraved) by the maker on both sides along with a painted signature as well (triple markings!). Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine). Visible temper