T10 Carbon Steel Type 98 Shin Gunto Katana with Black Lacquer Saya and Gold-Black Scroll Tsuba
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- Forged from T10 carbon steel, the blade delivers a hard, refined edge with a visible hamon line and a polished chrome finish along the fuller.
- Full-tang construction runs the blade steel through the entire handle, providing structural integrity and solid balance across the 40.5-inch overall length.
- The gold-black alloy tsuba features an ornate scroll motif with floral accents - a hallmark detail of the historical Type 98 Shin Gunto officer's sword design.
- Black tsuka is wrapped in tightly knotted black cord over PU samegawa, with a gold-tone menuki accent visible through the wrap for period-accurate styling.
- The hardwood saya is finished in premium black lacquer, fitted with silver-tone kojiri and silver-black kurikata, with a matching black sageo cord.
- Replica of the WWII Japanese Imperial Army officer's sidearm, this Type 98 Shin Gunto makes a striking display piece for military history collectors.
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Product Details
The blade of this Type 98 Shin Gunto replica is forged from T10 carbon steel, ground to a full-tang profile that spans the entire handle assembly. The chrome-finished surface runs clean from the base to the tip, with a visible hamon line tracing the edge - a defining visual characteristic of hand-finished T10 steel construction. At 40.5 inches overall with a blade width of 1.26 inches and spine thickness of 0.275 inches, the proportions closely follow the historical officer's sword format.
The tsuka is built over a full-tang core, wrapped in black cord using a traditional knotted pattern over PU black samegawa. Gold-tone menuki details punctuate the wrap at regular intervals, adding a period-accurate accent consistent with Imperial Japanese officer sword fittings. The handle terminates at a black kashira with a decorative tassel in black and red.
The gold-black alloy tsuba is the most visually striking component of this piece. Cast in a rounded rectangular form, it features an ornate scroll engraving on a black ground with gold-tone floral corner accents and a polished gold central panel - directly referencing the Brown Flower Tsuba Katana aesthetic tradition of elaborately fitted Japanese sword guards. A gold-and-black habaki and matching fuchi complete the transition between blade and handle.
The saya is constructed from hardwood finished in a deep black lacquer, giving it a smooth, consistent surface with subtle texture variation visible in the photo. Silver-tone kojiri caps the tip, and a silver-black kurikata with ring fitting sits mid-body to retain the black sageo cord. Two black-banded rings reinforce the saya at the throat, maintaining a clean military profile.
Total weight is 3.17 lbs, with shipping weight at 4.4 lbs in a 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14-inch package. This Type 98 Shin Gunto replica is designed for collectors and military history enthusiasts who want accurate period styling in a display-ready format. Note: sword stand is not included.
- Forged from T10 carbon steel, the blade delivers a hard, refined edge with a visible hamon line and a polished chrome finish along the fuller.
- Full-tang construction runs the blade steel through the entire handle, providing structural integrity and solid balance across the 40.5-inch overall length.
- The gold-black alloy tsuba features an ornate scroll motif with floral accents - a hallmark detail of the historical Type 98 Shin Gunto officer's sword design.
- Black tsuka is wrapped in tightly knotted black cord over PU samegawa, with a gold-tone menuki accent visible through the wrap for period-accurate styling.
- The hardwood saya is finished in premium black lacquer, fitted with silver-tone kojiri and silver-black kurikata, with a matching black sageo cord.
- Replica of the WWII Japanese Imperial Army officer's sidearm, this Type 98 Shin Gunto makes a striking display piece for military history collectors.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-G10216 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | T10 Carbon Steel |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Tsuba Color | Gold-black |
| Tsuba Theme | Ornate Scroll |
| Nagasa Hamon | No |
| Style | Shin Gunto |
| Ip Anime | Wwii Gunto |
| Dimensions | 40.5 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches |
| Weight | 3.2 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 43.3 x 3.93 x 3.14 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
