Patterned after their Western martial counterparts, these kyu gunto swords were used for parade and dress events by Army officers and not made using the traditional methods of Japanese swordsmiths. Overall length 34 3/8″, not including scabbard. Blade very good with no nicks and only a few small stains near the point. Nickel-plated scabbard with single carrying ring, showing some dents and plating loss from use. This WW2 Japanese Naval sword comes in a black lacquered scabbard with the rare End Chape with a Drag, the numbers on the drag are patent numbers, it also has. Black leather grip with brass wire wrap (loose). Cast brass hilt featuring openwork guard and integral knuckle bow attached to the pommel with integral backstrap decorated ensuite with foliage and Imperial Chrysanthemum. Slightly curved 29″ single-edged blade with full-length single fuller, long unmarked ricasso and false hamon.
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