Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Scabbard German Edged Weapons Four magazines are included but

Four magazines are included but dummy ammo is not included

which quickly became the primary edged weapon producer of the German military machine over the subsequent two World Wars

From what I've been able to glean

Constructed of wool basically like a closed ended pillowcase

In addition the cover is marked: "M

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Handmade Katana Samurai Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Scabbard German Edged Weapons Four magazines are included butOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is an nice condition katana. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker. Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Vibrant visible temper line ("hamon"). Offered in very good