Guntō-Weapons of Sin on the Battlefields of World War II

Vintage 203 command sword display, Russo-Japanese War Japanese military officer saber

The Iron Proof of the Russo Japanese War: The Japanese Army's 203 Command Sword

he 203 Command Sword is a special customized military sword born in the Battle of 203 Heights during the Russo-Japanese War. This guide explores its historical origin, Meiji-era craft reform, struc...

Full shot of original WWII Japanese Type 95 sergeant saber with full metal scabbard and brown leather strap, black background

The Notorious and Fierce Blade – Type 95 Sergeant Saber Complete Guide

This guide traces the full production timeline of Japan’s Type 95 NCO sword, outlining major design adjustments across early, mid and late wartime batches. It compares the Type 95 to the preceding ...

Complete view of classic WWII Type 98 Guntō, Japanese senior officer military sword

The Most Collectible Japanese Guntō: A Complete Guide to the Classic Type 98 Guntō

The Type 98 Guntō is a premium ceremonial sword exclusively issued to senior Japanese officers in WWII, upgraded from the Type 94 Guntō. Famous for exquisite hand-forged craftsmanship and hierarch...

16:9 clean black-background product photograph of complete Type 98 WWII Japanese officer guntō, intact blade, wrapped hilt, full metal fittings and scabbard without text labels, visual cover for Japanese military sword terminology reference blog

Type 98 Guntō Parts & Terminology: Complete WWII Japanese Military Sword Guide

This visual reference glossary fully catalogs all component terminology for the Type 98 WWII Japanese guntō, splitting elaborate officer sword fittings, stripped-down cavalry command sabre hardware...