Rare Type98 Short GUNTO, Noshuseki Kanesuke signed, with Tassel and Tsuka cover

Japanese Army Officer Sword, WWII Original.
This is a rare type with a short overall length for a Type 98 GUNTO.
It was likely custom-made for an officer.
The blade is taken from a samurai sword from the Edo period.

The serial number "31" is engraved on the part.
A leather handle cover is also included.

Signature : Noshuseki Kanesuke
Nagasa : 520mm (20.47 in.) 
Sori : 12mm (0.47 in.) 
Total length : 940mm (37.01 in.) 
Motohaba : 28.2mm (1.11 in.) 
Sakihaba : 20.2mm (0.80 in.) 
Motokasane : 6.4mm (0.25 in.) 
Sakikasane : 4.8mm (0.19 in.) 
Blade Weight : 493g
Total Weight : 1363g