WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!! This version is based on the model 98 Shin Gunto that began production in 1938, distinguished by the traditionally constructed tsuka and single hanging point of the saya. $5,200.00. KNX PTE LTD. 502 Chai Chee Lane Blk B #0201 Lock+Store Chai Chee Singapore 469025 Type 3 is satin finish. The seller stated it was signed by Kanemune. Cellulose Samegawa - posted in Military Swords of Japan: Hello, this is my first post here although I have been a long time sword collector and active on other forums. For Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 on the PlayStation 2, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "downpour sword vs Type-98 Gunto". The Sword Looks to be in Overall Excellent Condition for it's age!!! During most of that period, the swords were manufactured at the Toyokawa Naval Arsenal. Click Image for Gallery. These were issued out to officers of the Imperial Japanese Army. The shin gunt ō (新軍刀, new military sword) was a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. 08-01-2017, 04:26 AM #1. dunit35? $74 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $74 for 24 months. Lyuesword Japanese Officer's Katana (Type 97) Shin Gunto Clay Tempered … Type 98 Shingunto assistance I'm looking at adding a type 98 shin gunto to my collection and was wanting further assistance. World War II Military shin guntō types; The Type 94, the Type 98 and finally the Type 3. Type 98 Gunto (Japanese 九八式軍刀) General Historical Information: Place of origin: Japan General Ingame Information: Used by: Japan Guntō (軍刀, military sword) is the name used to describe Japanese swords produced for use by the Japanese army and navy after the end of the samurai era in 1868. Nagamitsu is one of the most famous names in the history of Japanese swords. Opinions of this type 98 Shin gunto; Become our sponsor and display your banner here. Item Information. Japanese Samurai Sword “Katana” Shin Gunto In Modern Kishirae. We are Listing a World War II JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!!!! $759.00. I was curious as to the experts opinions on it. The blade was traditional forged by Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu (signed: Nagamitsu, no date) . Condition:--not specified. Japanese Wwii Type 98 Army Shin-gunto Sword *EXCELLENT* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword GUNTO -Shin Gunto W/original Tas. MURASAME Japanese Officer's Katana (Type 97) Shin Gunto Clay Tempered Suguha Hamon Samurai Sword Razor Sharp Battle Ready $980.00. WW2 Shin Gunto Type 98 Japanese Officer Samurai Sword Clay Tempered 1095 Steel Katana. Many, perhaps most, of the blades found in shin-gunto mounts are NOT traditionally made swords.Many are machine made and therefore are of interest only as military relics, … Please note this item is no longer available and you were redirected to our Archives. Authentic IJA WW2 officer katana (Type 98). Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu worked during the Showa Era in 1930's and 1940's. The blade was traditional forged by Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu (signed: Nagamitsu, no date) . DATE: SHOWA KANOTO MIHARU NAGASA: 66.67cm (26.25") OVERALL: 86.7cm (34.124") MIHABA: 2.86cm (1.125") KASANE: 0.63cm (0.25") SORI: 1.4cm (0.5625") NAKAGO: UBU MEKUGI ANA: TWO YASURIME: KEISHO MUNE: IORI HAMON: SUGUHA BOSHI: KO-MARU. Blade cutting surface is 25-1/2" and is Ubu with one mounting hole. $839.99. In overall good condition, an unsigned WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto & Knot. KNX PTE LTD. 502 Chai Chee Lane Blk B #0201 Lock+Store Chai Chee Singapore 469025 The change to the "Type 98" shin gunt ō (九八式軍刀, kyūhachi-shiki guntō?) Specifications: Blade Length: 25" Blade Style: Katana Overall length: 36 1/4“ Scabbard Length: 29 3/4" It has been over one thousand years ago that the art of making swords appeared in Japan. Details about WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!! Availability: In Stock. 100% Genuine WW2 Japanese Army Military Officer NCO Sword Copper Handle Gunto. Results 1 to 6 of 6 Opinions of this type 98 Shin gunto. Serial Number 46583 is on the Hibachi!!! Vintage Chalk … Beautiful officers sword tassel. or Best Offer. I know that it is a factory made blade. Shin-gunto, army officers swords, are the most common style of sword mountings from the World War II era.There is an enormous difference in quality of both blades and mounts of this period. occurred in 1938 and was essentially a simplification of the "Type 94". $20.00 shipping. I'm on my phone and I am unabl . RARE Partylite Spider Candle Holder + FREE BALL CANDLE. Nagamitsu is one of the most famous names in the history of Japanese swords. Japanese Officer's Katana (Type 98) Shin Gunto Folded Steel Clay Tempered Suguha Hamon Samurai Sword L816 Our factory has used only traditional method for japanese sword making, each blade is individual hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready and perfect sword which is studied not only for its elegant lin 0 bids. The 24 inch machine-made blade is showa-to not traditionally made but its forged and oil tempered. Huidig bod: € 1500 Veilinghuis: Catawiki Veiling loopt tot: 2020-12-24 21:06:48 Bekijk deze veiling bij Catawiki. I have meant to find out more about this shin-gunto for a long time. It has been in the family for almost 70 years (given to my father just after the Korean War) and apparently taken from a Japanese Lieutenant General by LTC H.L. SHIN-GUNTO SWORDS. For the price, it will range between PHP 25,000 – PHP 30,000 and will probably be available by June/July. Kyu Gunto … Each type of gunto has its own worth in the market as each has a corresponding value on the collecting market. 1 viewed per hour. $30.00 shipping. Minimum purchase required. These are the kyu-gunto (old military sword), the kai-gunto (naval officer sword), shin-gunto (new military sword) and NCO shin-gunto (new military sword for non-commissioned officers). Type 98. Geisha’s Blade 1060 version of an almost exact replica of a Type 98 Shin Gunto Japanese WWII Katana used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Made it Autumn of 1943 by the sword smith Takehisa. or Buy It Now. $1,765.00. Most notably the second (removable) hanging point was omitted from the scabbard. Authentic IJA WW2 officer katana (Type 98). Unlike swords of basically every other combative nation of WWII, these were viewed as actual side arms and were thus built to standard worthy of real combat use. Be sure to add MisterInvestor to your favorites list! Some of the information was supplied by members on other forums and I would welcome comments and assessments from people here. MUST SEE!!! Opinions … The blade was traditional forged by Ichihara IchiryushiNagamitsu (signed: Nagamitsu, no date) . These swords, the first of which was the Imperial Japanese Army Officers Type 94 (Model 1934) kyūyon-shiki guntō, were styled to resemble the ‘Tachi’ sword type of the classic Samurai Kamakura period (1185-1332). Evensizer on the Island of New Britain in 1942. Ending Dec 24 at 8:25PM PST 6d 15h. Vintage WWII Shin-Gunto Sword Type 98 - D321. Overall length w/ scabbard is 39-5/8". Type 3 Gunto is "cherry blossoms" and a "leaf. Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu worked during the Showa Era in 1930's and 1940's. Authentic IJA WW2 officer katana (Type 98). $10 Type 98 Shin-Gunto Drag Brass retainer screw $10 T-30 Bayonet Screws $10 T-30 Bayonet Grip Screw Washers However with our version, not only are the fittings are an exact copy of an original Type 98 Shin Gunto, but the blade is truly hand forged and in perfect condition. (Type 94, 98 and Tachi). There were only minor differences between early "Type 98" swords and the "Type 94" swords that preceded them. This is my Type 98 Japanese Army Officers Shin Gunto. … SUGATA: SHINOGI ZUKURI MEI: KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU SAKU KORE. Japanese Samurai Sword Katana Clay Tempered Full Tang Real Sharp Blade Folded 1095 High Carbon Steel Rosewood Saya Can Cut Bamboo 4.6 out of 5 stars 100. Article about: I recently picked this up. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO SWORD!!! Japan – Ichihara Ichiryushi Nagamitsu – Type 98, shin- gunto, gendaito – Katana – Zwaard. Axis Powers > Japanese > Edged Weapons > Here's a nice example of an Officer grade Shin-gunto. It is goldish brown with blue/green on the hanger and knot with gold brown and blue on the tassel. 25 watching. Article about: I'm looking at adding a type 98 shin gunto to my collection and was wanting further assistance. $12.25 shipping . Check out MisterInvestor's other items! For my first post I thought I would like to put up a type 98 Shin Gunto from 1944. The Shin Gunto makes a brief appearance in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 during the opening mission, Operation Aurora.It is first seen when the player enters the trenches, where a Japanese soldier jumps down to attack McKee with it, but is quickly killed. Available Options * HAND SHARPENING: * ENGRAVING: FREE SHIPPING. New Avengers 31-38 Full Run Secret Invasion Bendis NM . Price: US $1,765.00. Please view all photo's!!! TYPE 98 SHIN-GUNTO KOSHIRAE . More Items From eBay. 08-10-2017, 06:39 AM #1. dunit35? I have a Type 98 Guto (no arsenal markings or stamp) officer's shin-gunto. We hope you see the Value & Investment potential!!! This one would have had a shurunken leather combat cover that is now lost to time. In a Type 94, Type 98, Type 3, and a Tachi, a pattern is different. Vintage WWII Shin-Gunto Sword Type 98 - D322. Nanakoji: Ground metal which carried out concavo-convex processing of the metal-fittings surface at the shape of a roe (Type 94, 98 and Tachi ). I've spoken to Bruce about it and I'm curious if these two are handmade or machine made blades. Type 98 Army Shin-gunto. An incredible Japanese Type 98 Shin-gunto by a well-known maker, this is a real USGI bring-back from WWII, ready to display and cherish! Shin gunto with leather combat cover. The blade is made of hand forged, differentially hardened 1095 carbon steel, fully sharpened, and with real hamon. WWII JAPANESE TYPE 98 ARMY SHIN-GUNTO … or Best Offer. Commissioned Company Officers Shin-gunto Type 98 Army Sword Blade is signed by Kojima Katsumasa of Seki School . 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