WWII Army commissioned officers Shin-GuntÅ 1938
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD TOTAL LENGTH 42" BLADE LENGTH 29" FEATURES ? Saya:Iron scabbard , Green gloss lacquered sheath , O ne suspension mount, Spring-clip , Metal fitting The mounting from ancient times was arranged in a modern style. Tsuba :A mallow-shaped openwork guard All the washers equipment ,Protection- against-dust In 1932, the army revised the hilt of the Type 32 Gunto for a noncommissioned officer and privates in Japanese sword form (Type 32 Gunto Kai). This was Japanese sword form only the hilt, and the scabbard was a saber form as usual. the army proclaimed the mounting of the new Gunto which made the Japanese Tachi the model as a Gunto for officers. This is an army formality Gunto (common-name Type 98) of the 1938 establishment. ? My Store: Military swords Katana Wakizashi Tanto Tsuba Sword Fittings Free shipping Speial Offer Gift Gallery Sword Maintance--How to Prevent Rust Rust is the major enemy of the Japanese sword blade. The best course of action is to prevent rust rather than to have to remove it. If possible the sword should be kept at relatively constant temperature and humidity. A thin coat of a light, non-acidic lubricating oil is all that is needed. a special oil, CHOJI OIL , for this use. It protects well and has a nice aroma also. The blade should be re-oiled occasionally to prevent the
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