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. 570.00 € 484.50 € Add to cart; English Mamelouk Sword. The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyū guntō (旧軍刀, old military sword). 100% Genuine WW2 Japanese Army Military Officer Gunto Sword. The mountings are in., Japanische, Klinge, Japans Zwaard, Spada, Giapponese, Épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk. 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. Russo-Japanese War Kyu Gunto Army Officer Sword with Leather Field Covered Scabbard $ 1,250.00 Item Number: 32889 [4][5][6], The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyū guntō (旧軍刀, old military sword). By 1945 a simplified NCO sword was being produced. 1 Quote; Share this post. non sharp Need Help - posted in Nihonto: Hello users! There is however a fuller running the length of the sides, which I think of as a nod to European design. The mounts are similar to Kyu-Gunto … Owari Nobutaka blade Meiji kyu gunto antique gift sword with Fujishiro papers. I have owned many Chinese shinken some custom made and others like Paul Chen and so forth. Imperial Japan gunto with Bizen blade Bish Osafune Yasumitsu saku. 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. Rare WW2 Japanese Late War Officers Shin - Gunto Sword *617. The corresponding colors were brown-red and gold for generals; brown and red for field officers; brown and blue for company or warrant officers; brown for sergeants, sergeants major or corporals. Gregory, Ron R. . To show the dimension I added a single-handed kyu gunto and a boy´s kyu gunto. 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 … It was designed to resemble an officer's shin guntō but be cheaper to mass-produce. 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. SKU: ES1401 Categories: Eastern Weapons, World War 2. Save japanese kyu gunto sword to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. This style of mounting was used from 1883 until 1945. A fine antique Dutch Sword Model 1912, marked YZERHOUWER and on the Ricasso the mark. *SUPERB* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword KYU GUNTO Shin Gunto KATANA WW2 BLADE Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!. Try. $3,500.00. SKU: K002.1.4.16.03.20 Categories: Japanese Swords, Swords Tags: Type 19 WW2 Japanese Officers Sword KYU GUNTO, WWII Jaapani ohvitseri katana/mõõk. The kyu-gunto (roughly “old [or first] pattern military sword”) was a weird hybrid of European ideas and Japanese sword traditions. Sale! These are Russo Japanese style mounts. The most common kyu gunto sword material is carbon steel. View It on eBay. C $406.96 13 bids + shipping . This sword was similar to that of Shin-Gunto. length 100 cm, in good condition. The fittings on the scabbard were also decorated with cherry blossom designs. Called Kyu gunto or ‘’Russo-Japanese’’ swords, these katana and western saber hybrid swords were used by Japanese Army and Naval officers in WWII, the earlier Russo-Japanese war and Imperial Japan’s colonial conflicts. This style was used from 1883 until 1945. The mountings are Russo-Japanese period Kyu Gunto. CONTACT US with any questions! Signed Yasunori. I’ll be sending that photo to someone to identify the maker and hopefully get more information on the age. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Called Kyu gunto or ‘’Russo-Japanese’’ swords, these katana and western saber hybrid swords were used by Japanese Army and Naval officers in WWII, the earlier Russo-Japanese war and Imperial Japan’s colonial conflicts. … Out of stock. Kyu-gunto Russo-Japanese sword???? Please look at pictures for more personal evaluation of item, I have taken all angles of the sword with very clear pictures. It has an elongated grip that may be to accommodate the longer Japanese sword tang. The handle of the sword with fish skin and nice blade with the waves. [12] Some kai gunto were produced with stainless steel blades. 48 watching. ILS 14,652.01. WW2 JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS SWORD TYPE 19 KYU GUNTO Read more; Related products. Warman's World War II Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide, List of weapons of the Japanese Empire during World War II, https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/military.htm, Military Swords of Imperial Japan (Guntō), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guntō&oldid=977361644, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 September 2020, at 11:21. "GUNTO SWORDS". Search refinements. Murata Tsuneyoshi (1838-1921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. The mountings are Russo-Japanese period Naval Kyu Gunto with a., Japanische, Klinge, Japans Zwaard, Spada, Giapponese, Épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk. Armor Venue Russo-Japanese KYU Gunto Army Sword: Amazon.ca: Sports & Outdoors. Buy It Now +C $127.77 shipping. If you don't have an account, create one here. WW2 Signed GUNTO Japanese Army Officer Military Katana Sword Samurai Nihonto. The blade and the mountings are in. Kyu-gunto swords, also called Russo-Japanese swords, were used by Army, Cavalry and Naval officers during the Russo-Japanese War and WWII. Like shin-gunto, a great variety of quality in both blades, traditional and machine made, and mounts is seen in kyu-gunto swords. Some examples have included European style silverworking, jade, cloisonné, or metalwork and paint for artistic relief.[10]. During the pre World War II military buildup and throughout the war, all Japanese officers were required to wear a sword. These are the kyu-gunto (old military sword), the kai-gunto (naval officer sword), shin-gunto (new military sword) and NCO shin-gunto (new military sword for non-commissioned officers). The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyu gunto (旧軍刀, old military sword). Another indicator is the bamboo pin (Mekugi) holding the blade tang in place. Original Item: Only One Available. [13], Type 95 non-commissioned officer's sabre, with a cast metal painted hilt designed to look like a traditionally wrapped tsuka. [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. $249.00. Imperial Japan Kyu Gunto sword with leather combat cover on scabbard. All. Original Imperial Japanese Samurai Family Mon 'Type 19' Company Grade 'Kyu-Gunto' Dress Sword. ILS 39,072.01. In really beautiful condition and quality. And yes, the blade is still very sharp. It has an elongated grip that may be to accommodate the longer Japanese sword tang. $3,500.00. Ultra-rare and High Quality Russo-Japanese periodNaval Kyu Gunto mountings from World War 2. Dawson called the 2-ring 1875 version a Type 8; and the single-ring 1886 version a Type 19. Many changes occurred to the Type 98 between 1938 and the end of the war in 1945. There are 124 kyu gunto sword for sale on Etsy, and they cost $527.38 on average. View It on eBay. Murata Tsuneyoshi (1838–1921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. The presentation swords from Japan to Finland (3p) The presentation sword to Siam(Thailand) The presentation sword to the British surgeon Manchuria emperor presentation sword The Japanese Guntō in a foreign country: (Combined use of Japanese and English) The Kahoku traffic police-affairs sword Free shipping for many products! Details . Type 19 Company Grade Officer Kyu-Gunto Sword $ 325.00. As this sword appeared to me as an old piece, i bought it. The sword has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 31 inches, with a blade length of approximately 26 inches. Kyu Gunto Japanese Swords. 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. I'm currently in the process of expanding out my sword collection. Kyu-guntos come in both hand-forged and machine-made varieties. My sword is the more highly prized version with a more traditionally crafted blade. I have been in to swords now for about 12 years. Visita eBay per trovare una vasta selezione di gunto sword. We’ve already talked about the shin-gunto, which was also called the “new military sword”. I finally purchased this sword off of eBay and it arrived today. The sword has a blade length of 25.5 inches (65cm). To show the dimension I added a single-handed kyu gunto and a boy´s kyu gunto. The Imperial Japanese Army's "shin gunton" – meaning new pattern – replaced the western style "kyu gunto." WWII Japanese samurai sword with scabbard. Starting in 1875, a new sword was developed that became the first standard issue for the new army. 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. The sword shows a tight itame hada. Item Description: I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers sword in Russo-Japanese period Kyu Gunto mountings from World War 2. During most of that period, the swords were manufactured at the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. 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. Le migliori offerte per WW2 giapponese MARITTIMA gunto SPADA, Kyu koshirae, Spada, fodero, maniglia, mai rilasciati sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di … The blade and the mountings are in Excellent condition. The most popular color? 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. or Best Offer. The quality of the blades varied greatly. Kyu-Gunto, for it has the more extensive grip backplate - the naval variants had typically. The mounts are similar to Kyu-Gunto swords though. 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. The blade patina paint itself is also wearing off by age and use ,there is some antique damage because its old item . [8][9], Prior to 1945, many kyū guntō were distributed to commissioned officers to fill a demand for swords to Japan's expanding military officer classes. 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. This style of mounting was used from 1883 until 1945. WW2 Signed GUNTO Japanese Army Officer Military Katana Sword Samurai Nihonto. SKU. The Gunto is a sword used by the Imperial Armies, the Kyu is the designation of pattern. Most notably the second (removable) hanging point was omitted from the scabbard. Kyu-Gunto Japanese Army Sword is at www.replica-blankguns.com. JAPANESE MILITARY SWORDS - I. The hilt is very European with its floral guard and knuckle bow, but with the Imperial Chrysanthemum incorporated. $3,990.00. Some of the final swords produced in the last year of the war utilized cheap copper or blackened iron fittings. or Best Offer. Traditionally made swords were produced during this period but, in order to supply such large numbers of swords, blacksmiths with little or no knowledge of traditional Japanese sword manufacture were recruited. 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 … The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyu gunto (旧軍刀, old military sword). Add to Wish List Add to Compare. I bought this sword from a family whose father W.J. 10 watching. ILS 325.60 shipping. Categories. 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. Murata Tsuneyoshi (1838–1921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass-produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. WWII Japanese Officers Sword Army Field Officers Grade (Major, Lt-Col, Colonel). The blade length is approximately 30 1/2 inches with the sword having an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 37 inches. They think their father may have got the sword at or after the surrender in Singapore, but that does not explain the sword knot / tassel as these were removed by surrendering officers. 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 In Japan, shōwatō are not considered to be true Japanese swords, and they can be confiscated. Some … were used by Japanese Army and Naval officers in WWII, the earlier Russo-Japanese war and. Brand New. WW2 Signed GUNTO Japanese Army Officer Military Katana Sword Samurai Nihonto. 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