WW2 Type 98 Shin Gunto Katana in Manganese Steel with Brown Wenge Saya - Ornate Floral Tsuba
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- Blade forged from manganese steel with a hand-finished edge and a visible hamon line running the length of the 28-inch nagasa, delivering authentic katana character.
- Full-tang construction throughout - the tang extends completely through the tsuka for solid structural integrity and balanced handling during display or handling.
- Ornate alloy tsuba in gold-brown tones features an openwork scroll-and-floral motif with raised flower accents at each corner, a design rooted in WWII-era Type 98 officer sword tradition.
- Brown ito wrap over black ray-skin samegawa gives the handle a traditional layered texture, accented by antique-toned alloy kashira and habaki fittings.
- Saya is crafted from natural hardwood with rich dark wenge grain, finished with antique alloy kojiri and kurikata, and dressed with a brown sageo cord and decorative tassel.
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Product Details
The blade of this Type 98 Shin Gunto replica is forged from manganese steel, ground to a refined edge with a natural hamon line visible along the ji. The chrome-bright nagasa measures the full length expected of a WWII-era officer's sword, with a clean kissaki taper that faithfully echoes the original military pattern. Browse the full range of Brown Manganese Steel Japanese Samurai Swords for similar builds.
The tsuka is wrapped in brown ito over black samegawa, with the diamond pattern of the wrap exposing the ray-skin beneath at even intervals. Antique-tone alloy kashira and fuchi fittings complete the handle, keeping the aesthetic consistent with late-war Japanese officer hardware.
The tsuba is one of the most distinctive details on this piece. Cast in alloy with a gold-brown finish, it features an openwork reticulated center panel flanked by raised plum-blossom motifs at each lobe - a classic ornamental vocabulary associated with Type 98 officer mounts. The contrast between the openwork gold center and the darker oxidized border gives it a layered, aged appearance.
The saya is turned from natural hardwood with visible wenge grain running its full length, finished in deep reddish-brown tones. Antique alloy kojiri and kurikata hardware anchor the fittings, and a brown sageo cord with a matching tassel is tied at the kurikata in the traditional carry position. The overall patina of metal and wood reads as a cohesive, period-consistent set. For more swords with this cord style, see Brown Leather Sageo Japanese Samurai Swords.
Overall length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, spine thickness 0.275 inches, and total weight 3.3 lbs. This is a full-tang replica of the WWII Japanese Army Type 98 Shin Gunto, made for collectors and display enthusiasts who want accurate period detailing in a well-constructed package. Sword stand not included.
- Blade forged from manganese steel with a hand-finished edge and a visible hamon line running the length of the 28-inch nagasa, delivering authentic katana character.
- Full-tang construction throughout - the tang extends completely through the tsuka for solid structural integrity and balanced handling during display or handling.
- Ornate alloy tsuba in gold-brown tones features an openwork scroll-and-floral motif with raised flower accents at each corner, a design rooted in WWII-era Type 98 officer sword tradition.
- Brown ito wrap over black ray-skin samegawa gives the handle a traditional layered texture, accented by antique-toned alloy kashira and habaki fittings.
- Saya is crafted from natural hardwood with rich dark wenge grain, finished with antique alloy kojiri and kurikata, and dressed with a brown sageo cord and decorative tassel.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10078 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Brown |
| Primary Material | Manganese Steel |
| Saya Color | Brown |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Natural |
| Tsuka Color | Brown |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Brown |
| Tsuba Color | Gold-brown |
| Tsuba Theme | Ornate Scroll |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Shin Gunto |
| Ip Anime | Wwii Gunto |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
