US Gulf War Era, Ontario Knife Company, Black Wind Wakizashi in Original Box

Original era manufacture. Recently purchased from the collection of a US Army Gulf War Veteran, is this Ontario Knife Company, Black Wind Wakizashi.It features a 15 inch blade with a powder coated finish, one piece construction with a black nylon cord wrapped grip. Heavy black composition molded scabbard, with a black nylon belt loop.Our veteran friend referred to this weapon as an 'Ali Baba' sword, and commented that the swords were more impressive to their Iraqi friends than the most up-to-date firearm. Appears basically unused, just handling wear only, new in the box.