Placed the order on July 14th and received the sword today. Apparently when TrueKatana says "in stock" that means in stock in China.....still, the tracking was not bad at all, I could log on and get info anytime, right up until delivery. I admit I was apprehensive about paying this much for a Katana, but I have to say that it has exceeded my expectations and I am very happy with this purchase. r
The fit and finish is absolutely perfect, I cannot find a flaw in this blade, handle or scabbard. It even came with a neat silk lined case that I wasn't expecting. The Hamon is perfect, the blade has a beautiful taper and it is true to all the features of a WWII type 98 Shin Gunto. Anyone worried about the quality matching the price should buy with confidence, you will not be disappointed with this Katana!!!!!!

High-performance Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword With Brown Scabbard

Amazing quality. Everything is snug, tight, and very well-built. The tang is tightly wound with durable ray skin underneath. The end cap of the tang is snuggly fitted. The blade itself, while this will be used for display, is extremely sturdy. r
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My main purchasing factor was that True Katana was the only company selling WWII katanas (olive color, rosewood, etc.), and all of the designs and effects are 100% accurate, with the reasonable exception that there is no stamp on the blade (but that's expected, because those forges did not make the blade). With that being said, for what this is, it's well worth the price. r
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Also, shipping was very fast considering it came from China to America.

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword

OUR 22 YR OLD ABSOLUTE LOVED IT!! THANK YOU FOR. A TRUE KATANA!!!

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword

This was a Christmas gift for my son. He loved it! The sword far exceeded his expectations!

Handmade Japanese Sekiro Katana Sword With Red Blade

The sword is exactly what I expected. Very nice and well put together. It has a very display worthy look. r
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The shipping notifications we lackluster in the beginning but after a week is worked out. r
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I never intended to use this sword for anything but display and it fits that purpose perfectly!

Handmade Ww2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Katana Sword Type 97 With Brown Scabbard

My son LOVES his new sword.
Very happy with the purchase!

Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword

I admittedly bought this sword and its shorter companion with the intention of cannibalizing their koshirae to be put on another blade, so I wasn't particularly concerned with the utility of the sword. However, I'll admit that when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised by it. The construction seems pretty tight, the blade while flat ground and through tempered has a pretty good geometry and feels solid. For the money I gotta say this is a really good buy.

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword

Love it, love the wooden sheath, first one I have that is not either leather or lacquered. Really like the blend of red and black in the blade. Overall very happy with my purchase. Got a few more in mind that I plan to buy from you guys at some point. Thanks again.

Handmade Japanese Sekiro Katana Sword With Red Blade

Everything was clean and nice. Until I checked out the sheathe and noticed some metal pieces comming off. The glue keeping the metal seemed to have came undone.

Handmade Japanese Sekiro Katana Sword With Red Blade

Love the sword , ordered easily , shipped quickly and arrived on time. Great product.
Ordered a WW2 Katana Japanese officers sword to make a display with the new repro sword and a demilitarized original Japanese officers sword that had been broke in half in order to be handed out as war booty. They look amazingly similar. Great product.

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword

Sword was pretty sharp, seems like it was hardened pretty well. Hit it with a sharpener to see if it left little chips in the edge but didnt. A well made 1060 in my oppinion.

Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword

Excellent product, got delivered on schedule and with no major issues. A small problem was one of the rings on the sheath came loose, but thats easy enough to fix with glue.

Would absolutely recommend true katana for any other items. It looks great.

Handmade Japanese Sekiro Katana Sword With Red Blade

Love it ,love it, love it. 100% worth the cost and just a cool sword to own

Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword Type 98 With Green Scabbard

The katana was better than standards. I really take liking to it and may come back to this website in the future for more.

Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword Type 98 With Green Scabbard

My bf loved it! The materials were high quality and the sword was excellently packaged so it wouldn't come apart while it shipped. Will end up purchasing another katana next time.

Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98 With Black Blade

Good sword as described fast shipping. Will buy from here again

Wwii Japanese Army Type 98 Nco Shin-gunto Sword

Beautiful product, very well packaged and arrived faster than expected.
It will be a wonderful present!
Thanks

Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword

Was a little put off by my item shipping from China. It makes me doubt the manufacturing and quality.

It still looks like a great sword

Handmade Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98

This was a wonderful experience...
Thank you so much for your prompt service...
The katana was beautiful and well made...I will order again from you.❤

Ww2 Japanese Type 97 Army Officer's Shin Gunto Katana Sword With Green Scabbard

Beautifully made and arrived in a timely manner, especially considering it had to go through customs. Very impressed!

**we purchased the display case separately

Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword Type 98