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Kyu Gunto Sword

The guntō (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872.
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Kyu Gunto Sword

The guntō (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872.

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Japanese Kyū Guntō Sword, Old Military Sword Stainless Steel With Olive Scabbard
Japanese Kyū Guntō Sword, Old Military Sword Stainless Steel With Olive Scabbard
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Called Kyu gunto or Russo-Japanese swords, these katana and western saber hybrid swords were used by Japanese Army and Naval officers in WWII, the earlier Russo-Japanese war and Imperial Japans colonial conflicts. They were produced from 1875 until 1934 and existed alongside the more traditional looking Shin-Gunto swords. All officers in the military were required to wear a sword as a badge of rank. The one offered here is in the style of the army Kyu-Gunto, for it has the more extensive grip backplate – the naval variants had typically slimmer backplates.

Gunto means military sword – a reference to the mass-produced swords, different than the hand-crafted artisan swords of Japans past. Kyu gunto means old military sword – as opposed to Shin gunto the new military sword. The Kyu gunto style became popular as the Japanese modernized their armies with western technologies and doctrine, wholly adopting the military practices of colonial powers while actively discouraging the feudal past. Thus the Kyu gunto style was a katana-like blade with motifs that harkened to Japans martial past while embracing the grip and overall styling of western sabers. In the years before WWII, Japans nationalism soared as it recognized its colonial ambitions and the once shunned samurai became nationalist symbols of power and martial heritage. Thus the newer Shin gunto swords emulated the samurai blades of old and were produced from 1935 to 1945.

Both types of these mass-produced military swords are called Showato to separate them from traditionally made swords. Due to their mass-manufactured nature, Showato are not considered true Japanese swords and can be confiscated within Japan.

This Kyu gunto Russo-Japanese sword has a unsharpened, tempered blade of high carbon steel. The hilt is of brass lavishly adorned with cherry blossoms. The grip is of hardened brown leather with inlaid copper wire. The scabbard is of steel with a steel hanging ring. The sword has a locking mechanism that holds the scabbard to the hilt. A small cherry-blossom etched button beneath the guard releases the scabbard.

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Clark Hansen Kansas, United States
Apr 18, 2024 16:20

Authentic Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon TK-JP-KT19135 . I am very pleased with the quality of this sword. Everything fits nice and tight, there is no blade rattle once in saya. The Tsuba (Guard) and Kashira (pommel) show no casting imperfections. The Tsuka ito (Cord Warp) is the best I have felt. All parts are of quality. Although I haven't used it Tameshigiri (test cutting), I expect the blade to perform well. Small negatives - first, be in no hurry to receive the sword...3.5 weeks for me. Second, the list of "Do not ...." with this sword seems excessive and sometimes humorous.

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Ranee Patterson Delaware, United States
Apr 09, 2024 16:46

My grandson loves the katana! We just ordered a display holder for it. He plans on using it in his stop motions and just enjoy showing it off on his wall.

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Anthony Russo Florida, United States
Feb 23, 2024 17:40

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Zachariah D Russell Louisiana, United States
Feb 14, 2024 12:51

Love it. Great quality and weight. Came very sharp.

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Jason White South Dakota, United States
Jan 30, 2024 17:13

The sword arrived as scheduled, which was pretty darn fast. The boxing, padding, and Styrofoam kept everything snug for shipping. No dings or marring on any pieces.

As for the sword itself, it's a well balanced, sharp, and overall aesthetically pleasing to look at. Absolutely gorgeous!

I was somewhat baffled by the accompanying literature of do's and don't's. It cautioned to not take the katana apart. That was one of the things that I was looking forward to with my first real katana. I've owned a ninjato and currently have a cheaper non full tang katana that's glued together, which I can't take apart. Be that as it may, I am still extremely pleased with the katana.

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James Belcher Michigan, United States
Jan 10, 2024 13:10

Third sword ordered from true katana very impressed.Thank you senior sword maker and staff

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James Belcher Michigan, United States
Dec 22, 2023 18:06

Very pleased my katana came from china and the super fast shipping.Highly impressed with my chokuto ninjato sword.Thank you senior sword maker and staff.

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Anastassia Dobrovolskaja Geneve, Switzerland
Dec 21, 2023 12:49

Katana is veeeryyyyy gooood!! I bought for my boyfriend, he is very happy! Delivery was good, fastly. I very like it. Thank you very much for this great gift!

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Michael Kerns Maryland, United States
Dec 17, 2023 12:16

Very good quality swords. These 2 give me 16 in my collection. Plan on ordering at least 2 more next year. Have to stop after that or it's divorce time.

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Zaria Dixon Georgia, United States
Dec 17, 2023 12:03

Got this for my roommate and he absolutely loves it ..he’s a big one piece fan will definitely be getting more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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