This sword replicates the Gunto of a high-ranking Japanese army officer of the Pre-WWII and WWII era. These swords were made from 1933 onwards by a group of highly-skilled swordsmiths at the Yasukuni Shrine inTokyoand are known collectively as the Yasukuni swords. Only 8000 of these swords were made and many were destroyed, so in recent years they have become highly collectable. Hanwei is producing these very accurate replicas for collectors unable to afford or obtain originals.

The sword features a forged blade of high carbon 1095 steel. Hand-woven pure silk Sageo, with accurate Captain-rank coloration.

Key Features:

Hand Woven Silk Sageo

Hand Forged 1095 Blade
Authentic Detailing
Yasukuni Captain's Gunto
Overall: 37 3/8", 94,95 cm
Blade Length: 26 3/8", 67,01 cm
Handle Length: 9 1/4", 23,5 cm
Weight: 2lb 10oz, 1183 gram

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.