Shin Gunto Katana Manganese Steel Wave-Engraved Blade with Black Leather Saya - WWII Officer Style

The blade on this shin gunto replica is forged from manganese steel and finished with a polished chrome surface that highlights the flowing wave engravings etched along the flat. A visible hamon line traces the edge, adding depth and visual texture that reflects the craftsmanship traditions of WWII-era Japanese officer swords. At 40.5 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches, the proportions closely follow the original Type 98 shin gunto format.

The full tang tsuka is wrapped in black ray-skin samegawa beneath a tightly laced black cord ito in the classic diamond pattern. Black alloy menuki sit beneath the wrapping at traditional anchor points, while the kashira cap carries matching alloy construction and finish throughout.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a chrysanthemum relief pattern - a historically significant motif tied to Japanese imperial iconography and standard on officer-grade shin gunto pieces. A gold-tone habaki collar sits between the tsuba and the blade base, providing the only warm metal accent in an otherwise all-black fitting set.

The saya is covered in black leather with a deeply textured woven basket-weave surface pattern visible across its full length. A metal kurigata ring with a small decorative finial is positioned for the black sageo cord, keeping the presentation cohesive with the period-accurate aesthetic. Explore more designs in our Black Sunflower Tsuba Japanese Samurai Swords collection for additional black-fitted katana options.

At 3.17 lb with a shipping weight of 4.4 lb, this piece carries the solid heft expected of a full-scale replica. Overall length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, spine thickness 0.275 inches. Each sword is individually handmade, so minor variations in finish and fitting may occur between pieces. Sword stand not included.