Japanese Sword

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Shin-Gunto (think I spelled it right). NCO sword. Probably some arsenal markings (look close).
Very nice item though not as valuable as the Gunto hand made officers swords.

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Shin-Gunto (think I spelled it right). NCO sword. Probably some arsenal markings (look close).
Very nice item though not as valuable as the Gunto hand made officers swords.

Thank You for the info. Based on what I was able to look up quickly, it appears this is a Type 95 Shin Gunto -- made for NCO's and had a serial # stamped into the blade with Arabic numbers. Sounds like what I've got, but I'll dig deeper.