![]() ![]() Any blade which exceeds two shaku in length is considered to be a daito, a big sword. The handle is wrapped in brown cord and has a tassel attached. The gunt (military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872. A blade that ranges anywhere between one and two shaku is considered a shoto, a.k.a. The tant was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Overall length 106 cm, meaning whoever carried this sword must have been well over 6 foot tall, a giant by comparison. This is a Japanese navy Kai Gunto sword as worn by a Japanese officer during WW II. The tant is a single or double edged dagger with a length between 1530 cm (5.911.8 in) (1 Japanese shaku ). The scabbard is in very good condition, showing excellent age and the majority of the black enamel remaining. The black enamel scabbard retains the suspension rings for hanging and small style drag. CONDITION: Overall good condition for age, blade with a few very slight nicks. There is light in and out wear, however the majority of the blade is free of wear and bright and clean, with a slight bend to end tip. Höller of Solingen with 'thermometer' logo/trademark. The slightly curved nickel blade is 92 cm long and is maker marked to F. Complete with wooden saya scabbard with active service brown leather cover a/f to lower section with some leather missing exposing the. Real blade.this Katana was made by superior swordsmith to uplift fighting spirit of the war. The langet shows a mid 1930's era gilded German eagle and swastika with stylised wreath, decorations etc. The sword features the classic low profile dove's head pommel, featuring a wire wrapped black composite grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylised and decorative gilded brass back strap and 'p' shaped guard. 1889 Pattern dove’s head pattern sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1935-45. ![]()
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