![]() Although this Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s sword is in used condition, it is very well preserved. The sword shows some hesitancy when being placed into the scabbard, or being removed, being slightly stuck for the first two or three inches. Overall, the blade is well preserved, exhibiting some “in-out” runner marks typical from removing the sword from the scabbard, with some light corrosion forming on some of the brass fittings, and with light rusting on the scabbard. The throat of the scabbard is held together by a period screw, and is attached to the uniform via a loop. The scabbard is constructed of steel with a nickel plating, that exhibits some bubbling (“spotting”) where the nickel plating has worn off, allowing some rust to form. Military action by Japan in China and Russia during the Meiji Period helped revive the manufacture of swords and in the Shwa period (19261989) before and during World War II swords were once again produced on a large scale. The black celluloid grip is complemented by several rows of straight and twisted brass wire, with some of the twisted wires having been lost through time and wear, and some of the straight wires being slightly loose. Wwii Japanese Sword S Serial Numbers On Their The transition from hand-made blades to machined-assisted creations was steadily hastening. The fittings are crafted in brass, with ornate cherry blossom and floral motives, and with a intricately decorated hand guard. The thin brown leather blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the sword. Available at Handmade Katana Damascus Folded Steel Katana Japanese Samurai Sword Groove Full Tang Sharp Sword Home Protection Sword 158. The blade is unmarked but exhibits a beautiful faux temper lines by the edge on both sides of the blade. It’s quite possible to find a WW2 Japanese sword comparable in quality to swords made before the Meiji Era. 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. Just hang on to it as a nice WW2 memento.A 1920-1940 Type 19 Kyū Guntō Japanese Army Officer’s Sword Only traditionally made swords are allowed in japan, and have to be registered. there is no way to trace any of the serial numbers anyways, there are no records. They are ILLEGAL in Japan, and would be destroyed by the Govt if it was ever to return to Japan. machine made, and not traditionally made. Serial numbers are also ONLY found on the ww2 NCO Shin Gunto.and that has a cast aluminium handle and is machine made. Japanese swords do NOT have any acid etched junk on the blades. it was some kind of samurai but not hard and have a grid.the samurai had picture of 3 diamonds, 9 sakura flowers, 9 mountain, 9 stars and theres a stamp 1112. he got this samurai when he go to a cave on the cliff. ![]()
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