Kyu Gunto Replica Stainless Steel Blade with Olive Hardwood Saya - WWII Japanese Military Sword

The blade on this Kyu Gunto replica is ground from stainless steel to a polished chrome finish, measuring 20.5 inches in length and rated at 58 HRC. The surface carries the clean, single-edged profile that defines the historical Kyu Gunto pattern - a sword type issued to Imperial Japanese officers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. No hamon is present, consistent with the stainless steel construction.

The tsuka is 10.2 inches long and wrapped in a dark green cord over a textured base, closely matching the olive and dark green palette of the original service sword. The grip geometry follows the swept, hand-filling shape characteristic of the Kyu Gunto, designed to work with the Western-influenced D-ring guard format.

The tsuba is cast in alloy with a military plain theme in dark green, providing the distinctive asymmetric D-guard profile that sets the Kyu Gunto apart from a standard katana. The guard proportions and color are aligned with the overall dark green and olive scheme of the fittings.

The saya is constructed from hardwood with a matte olive lacquer finish, measuring 30.3 inches. Two silver-tone metal suspension rings are mounted along the upper body, with a brown leather wrap section between them - a detail visible on surviving period examples and accurately reproduced here. For collectors interested in the broader category, WWII Japanese Samurai Sword replicas share this same historical reference point.

Total assembled length is 40.5 inches and the piece weighs 2.85 lbs. The set includes the sword and scabbard. This replica is suited for display, historical reference, and collectors focused on Green Scabbard Japanese Samurai Swords and WWII-era Japanese military equipment.