WW2 Japanese Type 98 Army Shin Gunto Officer’s Sword Clay Tempered Blade Iron Saya Hazuya Polish

This is an authentic and fully functional reproduction of a WW2 Gunto Japanese Officer Sword, meticulously clay tempered and polished to achieve a mirror-like surface. Crafted using traditional techniques, this gunto sword is exceptionally sturdy and suited for various applications. The blade undergoes multiple heat treatments and hand forging processes to eliminate impurities. Through the clay tempering method, the gunto sword achieves a genuine hamon (temper line), combining both toughness and flexibility. the blade was also hazuya polished.

The blade boasts a full tang construction and is meticulously hand-sharpened, making it suitable for battle and combat. The sword is accompanied by an iron and hardwood scabbard, a brown real leather scabbard cover, genuine rayskin (SAME'GAWA), and premium engraved copper fittings. The scabbard features a functional lock mechanism with a button release.

Gunto Sword Key Features:

• HanBon Forge Gunto Japanese Officer Sword
• Hand Sharpened, Full Tang, Battle Ready Sword
• Fully Functional Reproduction of a WW2 Gunto Sword
• Damascus steel, real 8192 Layers folded pattern
• Clay tempered blade, Real hamon
• Full tang, HAZUYA polishing
• Wood handle core with brown ito and white rayskin
• Very tight Hineri-maki wrap handle
• Two bamboo Mekugi (pegs) secure the tang of the blade
• Iron saya with genuine leather wrapped
• Golden color brass tsuba (guard), fuchi (handle collar), kashira (handle buttcap), menuki
• Brass habaki and seppa
• Comes with a free sword bag and certificate of authenticity

Gunto Sword Size:

• Overall length: 101 cm
• Length (without scabbard): 96.5 cm
• Handle length: 25.5 cm
• Blade length: 71 cm
• Blade width: 3.2 cm
• Blade thickness: 0.8 cm
• Weight: 1.72 kg
• Weight (without scabbard): 1.1kg