Shin Gunto Replica in T10 Carbon Steel with Orange Rosewood Saya - WW2 Japanese Officer Sword

The blade on this Shin Gunto replica is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished by hand to bring out a genuine hamon line along the cutting edge - the natural result of differential heat treatment that gives the steel its characteristic visual depth. The chrome-polished surface catches light cleanly, and the blade geometry follows the gentle taper and kissaki profile associated with WWII-era Japanese officer swords. At 40.5 inches overall and 1.26 inches wide, the proportions are faithful to Type 97 officer-grade references.

The handle is fitted over a full-tang construction, ensuring the blade and handle form a single continuous unit. The orange hardwood tsuka is left unwrapped in the Shin Gunto style, with an antiqued bronze-tone kashira at the pommel and a small menuki accent set into the grip - details that distinguish this piece from generic replica formats.

The bronze-tone tsuba is one of the most visually striking elements of this sword. Cast with a layered chrysanthemum relief across both faces and four circular hitsu-ana cutouts at the corners, it draws directly from Imperial Japanese military iconography. The dark patinated finish on the tsuba contrasts sharply against the orange handle and the polished steel of the blade, creating a strong three-tone visual balance. Browse our Red Katana collection to see similar orange and red toned swords.

The saya is crafted from hardwood with an orange finish that shows natural wood grain texture through the surface coating. Four antiqued bronze fittings - koguchi, two banda, and kojiri - are mounted along the length and carry the same chrysanthemum motif seen on the tsuba, maintaining visual consistency across the entire piece. A black sageo cord with a small red bead accent is tied at the kurikata, adding a final period-appropriate detail.

Total length is 40.5 inches, blade width 1.26 inches, blade spine thickness 0.28 inches, and overall weight 3.2 lb. Each piece is individually handcrafted, so minor variations in grain pattern and fitting tone are inherent to the process. Sword stand not included. If you are drawn to this color palette, the Darkred Scabbard Katana collection offers additional options in the same tonal range.