Guntō – Type 98 Late-War Officer Sword | T10 Straight Hamon
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Workshop-forged blades with clearer material positioning.
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Description & Specifications
Specifications
| Blade Material | T10 tool steel, clay tempered with straight hamon |
|---|---|
| Guard & Fittings (Koshirae) | Pure copper fittings with antique-style engraved floral motifs |
| Handle (Tsuka) | Genuine rayskin with traditional silk cord wrapping (no locking mechanism) |
| Scabbard (Saya) | Iron saya with painted finish and wooden core |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 103 cm (40.6 in) |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 72 cm (28.3 in) |
| Handle Length | 26 cm (10.2 in) |
| Blade Width | 3.2 cm (1.26 in) |
| Weight without Saya | Approx. 1100 g (2.4 lbs) |
| Total Weight | Approx. 1400 g (3.1 lbs) |
Features
- Historically accurate reproduction of a late-war Type 98 Guntō without locking mechanism
- Hand-forged T10 steel with clay tempered straight hamon (sugata)
- Pure copper antique-style engraved fittings reflecting officer-grade quality
- Genuine rayskin handle with traditional silk wrap
- Iron saya with painted exterior and wooden inner lining
- Three-tone Japanese polishing with hand-defined yokote and geometric kissaki
Before you order
See the process before you buy
A sword has prep time before transit. Short version: order processing, workshop check, dispatch, then tracking.
Before Your Sword Ships
Order Prep Up to 3 business days for order check and material prep.
Workshop Time Most standard swords need 7-21 business days before dispatch.
Shipping Time Transit starts after dispatch and depends on destination and customs.
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