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Shin 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....
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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Shin 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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Wwii Japanese Army Type 95 Nco Shin-gunto Sword
Wwii Japanese Army Type 95 Nco Shin-gunto Sword
11 Reviews
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249.00 USD
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword
Wwii Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword
12 Reviews
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199.00 USD
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana Full Tang With Purple Blade
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana Full Tang With Purple Blade
2 Reviews
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279.00 USD
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword
Sekiro's Katana Sword, Undead Cut Katana, Shadows Die Twice Purple Sword
1 Reviews
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249.00 USD
Handmade Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98
Handmade Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98
5 Reviews
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179.00 USD
Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98 With Black Blade
Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Type 98 With Black Blade
1 Reviews
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209.00 USD
Ww2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Sword Type 98 With Brown Scabbard
Ww2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Sword Type 98 With Brown Scabbard
1 Reviews
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219.00 USD
Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword Type 98
Wwii Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Saber Sword Type 98
2 Reviews
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199.00 USD
Handmade Manganese Steel Full Tang Katana Sword With Red Blade
Handmade Manganese Steel Full Tang Katana Sword With Red Blade
10 Reviews
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269.00 USD

Customer Reviews

Demitri Nader North Carolina, United States
Jun 03, 2023 08:07

Love the sword, it’s truly everything I wanted! It shipped and got delivered so fast!! The only thing is 2 nicks on the tsuba.

Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Tanjiro Kagura Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Ysidro Aumada Texas, United States
May 30, 2023 13:02

Awesome purchase ill be buying another soon sharp n sturdy

Handmade Japanese Ninjato Sword With Black Blade Handmade Japanese Ninjato Sword With Black Blade
Jonathan Gouin New Jersey, United States
May 16, 2023 13:07

UPS had a bit of a malfunction on their end, but the process was streamlined enough on the site and the sword is a masterpiece! Can't wait to purchase again!!

Japanese Shirasaya Katana Swords Pattern Steel Without Tsuba With Blue Blade Japanese Shirasaya Katana Swords Pattern Steel Without Tsuba With Blue Blade
Erika Maryland, United States
May 10, 2023 15:51

so happy with my order that was a birthday present for my father, he absolutely loved it!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Golden Blade And Scabbard Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Golden Blade And Scabbard
David Edward Self Tennessee, United States
May 03, 2023 18:45

Blade was very well made and sharp.The steel was very thick and durable.Would recommend!

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Blade Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Blade
Orion Zacharias Spann California, United States
Mar 31, 2023 15:05

When I got the sword it came in perfect condition and it looked great. I will definitely be looking to buy another

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Blade And Strap Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Blade And Strap
Ethan Hall Indiana, United States
Mar 25, 2023 16:44

Great product it comes oiled and everything I highly recommend this

One Piece  Roronoa Zoro Wado Ichimonji Real Katana Samurai Sword Replica With White Scabbard One Piece Roronoa Zoro Wado Ichimonji Real Katana Samurai Sword Replica With White Scabbard
Miles Alexander North Carolina, United States
Mar 25, 2023 13:29

Could just be me but in the pictures it looked like the blade was a little wider than it was. Either way it came in and looks amazing.

Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang
Terence Maynard Georgia, United States
Feb 27, 2023 12:23

Love the sword, sheath came in broken, contacted company, and replacement shopped next day. Little heavier then I imagined, but love it mon the same.

Handmade Grass Cutter Sasuke's Uchiha Sword Of Kusanagi Real Hamon - Naruto Handmade Grass Cutter Sasuke's Uchiha Sword Of Kusanagi Real Hamon - Naruto
Jendayi Brown Kentucky, United States
Feb 23, 2023 02:57

The Sword I ordered was literally perfect! I loved the color and my friend will love it too because he’s had his eye in it forever. Also it shipped very fast, and I will be ordering again!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade

History of Shin Guntō

The shin guntō (new military sword) was a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. During most of that period, the swords were manufactured at the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal.


In response to rising nationalism within the armed forces, a new style of sword was designed for the Japanese military in 1934. The shin guntō was styled after a traditional slung tachi of the Kamakura Period (1185-1332). Officers' ranks were indicated by coloured tassels tied to a loop at the end of the hilt. The corresponding colors were brown-red and gold for generals; brown and red for field officers; brown and blue for company or warrant officers; brown for sergeants, sergeants major or corporals. The blades found in shin guntō ranged from modern machine made blades through contemporary traditionally-manufactured blades to ancestral blades dating back hundreds of years.


After the Second World War's conclusion, most produced guntō were made to resemble the traditionally cloth wrapped shin-gunto swords, but out of a solid metal casting. On later models the hilts were made of aluminum and painted to resemble the lacing (ito) on officer's shin-guntō swords. These swords will have serial numbers on their blades and are nearly always machine made. If the sword is all original, the serial numbers on the blade, tsuba, saya and all other parts should match.