Guntō-Weapons of Sin on the Battlefields of World War II
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...
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The notorious and fierce blade - Type 95 Sergeant Guntō
In the highly hierarchical Japanese army, the rank of "junior officers" at the top and bottom of the ranks was lower than that of officers, but much higher than that of enlisted men. But in order t...
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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...
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To understand japanese swords from ww2, you need to know the names of the various parts of the guntō Here we will use the type 98 guntō as an example to explain the terms for the sheath, handle, an...
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