This emblem represents the region where these swords came from. Each of these colonial regions has its emblem on the backstrap and sides of these backstrap. These were basically Kyu-Gunto swords with some modifications made onto it. When Japan occupied various territories from the 1930s until 1940s, special issued swords were given to colonial occupation officials. These swords use the ball type corded knot.Ĭolonial Occupation Japanese Military Swords One way of distinguishing this is to keep in mind those naval Kyu-Gunto Japanese military swords has no side pieces while those used by armies have side pieces and emblem. Because of the differences in style of Kyu-Gunto it is often confusing. To be able to distinguish between hand forged and machine made, the former has elongated hilts and mekugi or pegs while the latter lacks mekugi and are machine made chromed blades. Variations are found in the way the scabbards are made which includes the use of chromed metal, leather covered wood or even lacquered wood with brass fixtures. The mounts are similar to Kyu-Gunto swords though. This sword was similar to that of Shin-Gunto. This style was used from 1883 until 1945. These were used by Army, Navy and Calvary during World War II. The officers ranks can be distinguish through the color of these tassels. Blades in these mounts are all machine made. By 1945 this sword was changed to a simple wooden hilt with incised cross hatching.
WWII JAPANESE SWORD SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
Japanese Military Swords owned by officers has all original serial numbers on the blade, tsuba, saya and all other parts of the sword. These are not like the serial numbers of blades issued for officers. These serial numbers were simple manufacturing numbers that were used for inventory purposes. All of these are machine made without an exemption. These Japanese Military sword has serial numbers on its blades. Some models has unpainted copper hilt while some of these were made of aluminum. This looks similar to the traditionally made Shin- Gunto swords. Prior to 1945, non-commissioned officers use Japanese military swords that have metal tsukas or handle. Swords that follow traditional methods were either Gendaito or Kindaito.Ĭustom Wakizashi: The Making of a Daisho The Secret of Steel: Sword Making in the 21st Century Acid Dyed Fully Functional Samurai Swords NCO Shin Gunto These are classified depending on the method of producing it which includes: Showato, Muratato, Mantetsuto, Yotetsuto and Hantanzo. Even if blades during this period were handmade the methods use are not traditional. Simply put, Shin-gunto is not art swords. However, the latter is still held in high regard than the former. Collectors view this as military relics just like Katana sword. Many of these swords were not considered as non-traditional made swords. The scabbards or Saya were painted with brown metal however it was not uncommon to see those in other shades of color like: blue, black or navy blue. This was the most common Japanese Military sword during World War II. Late in the war era, there were two styles of Shin-gunto mounts and these are referred to as marine mounts. Shin-gunto was used by army officers’ swords. Sale! Samurai Katana sword T10 Clay Tempered Steel Choji Hamon with Hadori Polish & Black Acid Dye $1,199 $1,099 Add to cart This must be remembered by those who wish to collect these swords that are part of those used by Japan military men. These are Gun-to swords which are not categorize as original Katana sword.
These swords were made by machines and wrapped with sheet steel head while a hot sticky iron bar was press on it. Some sword makers from Seki, Tsubame began producing non-commissioned officers or NCO Japanese Military Sword. By the late 1930s, Japan engaged in war against China which created a huge demand for Japanese Military swords. These swords were from the Showa era and referred to as Showa-to. With the new nationalism swordsmiths were inspired to create traditionally made Japanese Military swords. Japanese Military Sword of the 1930s were mostly Western inspired. In the early military period and up until the 1930s, most of the swords that officials carry were those that belong to their family. A Japanese sword is defined by its maker. These swords were spiritual symbols of the Samurai. It was said that history shows that as early as 300 B.C., the people of Japan fought using straight blade swords.
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