This military sword is an exact WW2 Japanese sword reproduction. Our Shin Gunto sword is hand forged from a single piece of high quality folded steel. The blade is clay tempered and water quenched with a clear wave Hamon line, showcasing the soft flexible spine, and the strong, hard & razor sharp edge. The sword fittings and scabbard materials are all high-end quality and in full Japanese WW2 character. This full tang modern katana is not only a beautiful work of historical art, it's also a battle ready sword of war and extremely deadly.
Full tang hand forged folded steel blade - clay tempered & water quenched (very difficult process). Excellent quality sword fittings & scabbard materials - in full Japanese WW2 character. Visible wave Hamon - clearly showing the softer resilient spine; and hardened edge. Brand new exact WW2 Shin Gunto reproduction.
Battle ready and extremely deadly. Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
Width of blade (near Habaki): 3.2cm. Thickness of blade (near Kissaki): 2.4cm. Blade material: Folded high carbon steel - clay tempered & water quenched. Saya material (scabbard): Painted iron with hardwood inner core + leather scabbard cover.Handle materials: Hardwood + cork + genuine pearl fish skin + genuine silk thread. Tsuba (hand guard): High grade copper. Weight: 1.6kg with scabbard / 1kg without scabbard. Type: Gunto sword / Shin Gunto / army officer sword / WWII Japanese sword / WW2 Samurai sword / full tang Katana / WW2 Japanese sword.
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