WWII Type 98 Shin Gunto Officer Katana - 1065 Carbon Steel with Brown Rosewood Saya and Alloy Flower Tsuba
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- Hand forged from 1065 carbon steel with a 28.3-inch chrome-finish blade, heat treated to 58 HRC for reliable edge retention and structural integrity across the full tang construction.
- Brown ito cord wraps a 10.2-inch tsuka over white real rayskin samegawa, delivering a secure traditional grip that mirrors the original Shin Gunto officer sword pattern.
- Alloy tsuba in an antique bronze tone features a flower motif with scalloped edges, paired with a brass habaki collar for authentic WWII-era Japanese military styling.
- Natural rosewood saya measures 30.3 inches with matching bronze-tone fittings, kurikata knob, and triple-ring sageo mount - completing the period-accurate officer sword silhouette.
- Overall length of 40.5 inches at 3 lbs total weight - sized and balanced as a full-scale replica of the Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 gunto issued to commissioned officers.
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Product Details
The blade of this Type 98 Shin Gunto replica is hand forged from 1065 carbon steel, heat treated to 58 HRC hardness. Measuring 28.3 inches with a clean chrome finish, the nagasa carries the distinctive curvature of traditional Japanese officer swords. The full tang construction runs the entire length of the handle, reinforcing structural balance at 3 lbs total weight.
A 10.2-inch tsuka is wrapped in brown ito cord over white real rayskin, creating the diamond-pattern grip characteristic of military-issue gunto. The kashira (pommel) features an antique bronze-tone cap with engraved detailing, and the overall handle construction follows the original Shin Gunto specification used by Imperial Japanese Army officers.
The alloy tsuba showcases a flower motif across its lobed surface, finished in an antique bronze patina that matches the other metal fittings. A brass habaki sits at the blade collar, and the seppa washers frame the guard - together forming the layered assembly seen on period Type 98 swords. This Samurai Sword captures the distinctive silhouette that set officer gunto apart from enlisted-issue blades.
A natural rosewood saya in a warm brown tone houses the blade, measuring 30.3 inches with a smooth, unfinished surface that highlights the wood grain. Bronze-tone metal fittings include a koiguchi mouth ring, kurikata knob with a heart-shaped sageo loop, and a kojiri end cap - each detailed with engraved borders that complement the tsuba design.
At 40.5 inches overall, this full-scale Type 98 Shin Gunto replica stands as a faithful reproduction of the WWII-era officer sword. Every fitting - from the flower tsuba to the rosewood saya hardware - reflects the military aesthetic of 1930s-1940s Japanese Sword design. It ships with sword and scabbard only; display stand is not included.
- Hand forged from 1065 carbon steel with a 28.3-inch chrome-finish blade, heat treated to 58 HRC for reliable edge retention and structural integrity across the full tang construction.
- Brown ito cord wraps a 10.2-inch tsuka over white real rayskin samegawa, delivering a secure traditional grip that mirrors the original Shin Gunto officer sword pattern.
- Alloy tsuba in an antique bronze tone features a flower motif with scalloped edges, paired with a brass habaki collar for authentic WWII-era Japanese military styling.
- Natural rosewood saya measures 30.3 inches with matching bronze-tone fittings, kurikata knob, and triple-ring sageo mount - completing the period-accurate officer sword silhouette.
- Overall length of 40.5 inches at 3 lbs total weight - sized and balanced as a full-scale replica of the Imperial Japanese Army Type 98 gunto issued to commissioned officers.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-KT19073 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Brown |
| Primary Material | 1065 Carbon Steel |
| Tsuka Color | Brown |
| Tsuka Skin Color | White |
| Tsuka Skin Material | Real Rayskin |
| Tsuka Length | 10.2 |
| Tsuba Color | Bronze |
| Tsuba Material | Alloy |
| Tsuba Theme | Flower |
| Saya Color | Brown |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Natural |
| Saya Surface | Natural |
| Saya Length | 30.3 |
| Sageo Color | Brown |
| Nagasa Material | 1065 Steel |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Nagasa Length | 28.3 |
| Nagasa Hardness | 58 |
| Nagasa Sharppend | Yes |
| Style | Shin Gunto |
| Ip Anime | Wwii Gunto |
