hand-crafted artisan swords of Japan’s past. French Driver’s Sword. After the Second World War's conclusion, most produced guntō were made to resemble the traditionally cloth wrapped shin-gunto swords, but out of a solid metal casting. Please I'll be happy to answer any questions or send more pictures. Original Item: Only One Available. These are Russo Japanese style mounts. Kyu-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, Cavalry and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and WWII. [11] The blades found in shin guntō ranged from modern machine made blades through contemporary traditionally-manufactured blades to ancestral blades dating back hundreds of years. It has an elongated grip that may be to accommodate the longer Japanese sword tang. SKU. Is this a Kyu-gunto russo-Japanese sword made 1904 … With the rise of Japanese nationalism and a reawakened interest in Samurai ethos, this sword was preplaced by the traditional samurai style swords, starting in 1934. The scabbard for the Type 94 was made of metal with a wood lining to protect the blade. To show the dimension I added a single-handed kyu gunto and a boy´s kyu gunto. Skip to the end of the images gallery . Guntō (軍刀, military sword) is a Japanese sword produced for use by the Japanese army and navy after the end of the samurai era in 1868. 11 watching. So using the terms of WWII, anything prior to the shingunto is a kyugunto. length 100 cm, in good condition. Original Imperial Japanese WW2 Type 19 Company Grade Kyu-Gunto Dress Sword/Japanese Army Officer's Parade Saber This parade sword has no cutting edge, the sword is not designed for fighting. For this post, I have disassembled the sword for the first – and I believe last – time to photograph the Japanese swordsmith’s marks on the tang. Most notably the second (removable) hanging point was omitted from the scabbard. THE WHOLE SWORD IS " 34 inches long, and lock mechanism works good. Armor Venue Russo-Japanese KYU Gunto Army Sword: Amazon.ca: Sports & Outdoors. Collectibles (6) Militaria (5) Knives, Swords & Blades (1) Antiques (1) Asian Antiques (1) Format see all Format. ACS for Alexander Coppel Solingen. WWII Model 1883 Japanese Navy Officer Kyu-Gunto Dress Sword $ 525.00 A World War II period Model 1883 sword for an officer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. In the first photo, you should be able to see the temper line (hamon) along the blade, looking a bit like fire or a storm tossed sea. [13], Type 95 non-commissioned officer's sabre, with a cast metal painted hilt designed to look like a traditionally wrapped tsuka. Kyu-guntos come in both hand-forged and machine-made varieties. Imperial Japan Kyu Gunto sword with leather combat cover on scabbard. This sword was similar to that of Shin-Gunto. The Type 94 shin guntō (九四式軍刀, kyūyon-shiki guntō) officers' sword replaced the Western style kyu gunto in 1934. C $3,130.49. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. Pics don't show the backstrap well, but it appears to be company grade. The mountings are Russo-Japanese period Kyu Gunto. The kyū guntō was used from 1875 until 1934, and many styles … [12] Some kai gunto were produced with stainless steel blades. This is an attractive Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s sword dating to 1920-1940; measuring 99.2 cm with the scabbard on, this officer’s sword features a very well preserved 83 cm long nickel-plated magnetic blade with a semi-sharp tip. Item Description: I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers sword in Russo-Japanese period Kyu Gunto mountings from World War 2. The kyu gunto closely resembled European and American swords of the time, with a wraparound hand guard (also known as a D-Guard) and chrome plated scabbard. Be the first to review this product . These swords will have serial numbers on their blades and are nearly always machine made. WWII Japanese Army officer's samurai sword antique shin gunto collectible ww2. Also, the blade itself is traditionally Japanese. [7] The kyū guntō was used from 1875 until 1934, and many styles closely resembled European and American swords of the time, with a wraparound hand guard (also known as a D-guard) and chrome plated scabbard (saya), the steel scabbard is said to have been introduced around 1900. The sun with 16 long / 16 short rays will be the key to identification. Sale! SKU: ES1401 Categories: Eastern Weapons, World War 2. Original Item: Only One Available. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. These were used by Army, Navy and Calvary during World War II. Like shin-gunto, a great variety of quality in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. The sword has bo-hi, or fullers, running These swords are referred to as Murata-tō and they were used in both the Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905). Styles varied greatly, with inspirations drawn from swords of early periods, familial crests, and experimental artistic forms that the Meiji Restoration period had begun to introduce. A 1920-1940 Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s Sword This is an attractive Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s sword dating to 1920-1940; measuring 99.2 cm with the scabbard on, this officer’s sword features a very well preserved 83 cm long nickel-plated magnetic blade with a … I bought this sword from a family whose father W.J. So this one is the Type 19, kyugunto. CONTACT US with any questions! Imperial Japan’s colonial conflicts. Kyu Gunto Sword, or Old Army Sword (as opposed to Shin Gunto: new army sword) These military swords were produced from 1875 to 1934 and used by Japanese army officers in the Second World War. Price 6.500 euro. The blade patina paint itself is also wearing off by age and use ,there is some antique damage because its old item . Item Description: I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers sword in Russo-Japanese period Kyu Gunto mountings from World War 2. The blade This style was used from 1883 until 1945. It had a simple wooden hilt with cross hatched grooves for grip. The scabbard (saya) has a black paint finish that is wearing off by age and time. C $406.96 13 bids + shipping . NBTHK certificate read more.... View images of this sword: AU$4725.00: WW2 Japanese Navy Officer Sword GU0059 This is one of Navy sword was made … LONG WAKIZASHI sword w GUNTO Koshirae MASAHIRO EDO 35 8 21 4 1 03kg. *SUPERB* WWII Japanese Samurai … There is however a fuller running the length of the sides, which I think of as a nod to European design. A fine antique Dutch Sword Model 1912, marked YZERHOUWER and on the Ricasso the mark. Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate. The blade itself is in the style of a katana, with an edge that turns up abruptly just before the tip. Naval Kyu Gunto GU0026 This is unusual Japanese naval Kyu Gunto.There are anchor marks on hilt and Kijiri read more.... View images of this sword: AU$2310.00 SALE AU$1870.00: WW2 Japanese Army Sword GU0060 Mint condition order made Gunto. In really beautiful condition and quality. WWII Model 1883 Japanese Navy Officer Kyu-Gunto Dress Sword $ 525.00. Description Description. The scabbard (saya) has a silver patina paint finish that is wearing off by age and time The blade patina paint itself is also wearing off by age and use ,there is some antique damage because its old item Total size -90 c.m weight- 903 gm Like traditional Japanese swords, the blade passes through a rectangular collar (habaki) and a flat spacer with a rippled edge (seppa) before entering the guard. Scopri le migliori offerte, subito a casa, in tutta sicurezza. Officers' ranks were indicated by coloured tassels tied to a loop at the end of the hilt. I already have a great deal of Japanese, European, Chinese and a number of other swords. The mountings are Russo-Japanese period Naval Kyu Gunto with a., Japanische, Klinge, Japans Zwaard, Spada, Giapponese, Épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk. Details . A good friend mentioned that a Murata-to is a specific kind of non-traditionally made blade. 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