Shin gunto question

[IanS]

Just cleaned up a shin gunto I bought at auction a couple of weeks ago. Can anyone put a year to its manufacture please?

It came complete and had clearly been "polished" some time ago and the sharp edge had been ground to make it blunt for safety I suspect. The leather combat cover was in very good condition and the military metal scabbard was also very good, with the loss of some brown paint in just a few small areas. I've cleaned everything but held back from polishing other than the blade. I also hand stoned the blade to bring back an edge, not sharp but safe to handle, this can be finished to sharpness later if required.
It was very difficult to remove the mekugi, the screw thread end had been splayed like a rivet, something I understand was done at assembly.

Easier if I put up some photos, I hope they are good enough, these were from the auction catalogue.

I'll take some pics of the finished project as soon as I can, and of the parts as dismantled.

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