LATE WAR JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER TYPE 98 SHIN-GUNTO
Updated September 21, 2026
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| Lot number | 159306 |
| Estimate | 400.00 - 800.00 USD |
| Auction | Military Edged Weapons - Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam |
| Date | October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Centurion Auctions |
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
Late War Imperial Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Sword. Single edged, curved bright blade with Hako style Hamon. Brass Habaki, Seppas and Tsuba. Blackened brass Fuchi with leather cover. Menuki laid between the ray skin Same and Ito wrapped Tsuka. Signed two hole tang. Blackened brass Kashira. Leather wrapped wooden Saya. Blade Length: 26 1/2" Total Length: 36 1/4" Condition: Good. Light to moderate wear, oxidation, nicks in edge and finish loss. Cracks in leather on saya.
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