Guntō
| Guntō (軍刀) | |
|---|---|
Type 95 Gunto (bottom) and Guntō for officers | |
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | Empire of Japan |
| Production history | |
| Produced | Meiji era to mid Shōwa era |
| Specifications | |
| Length | overall length: 100 cm (39 in) |
| Blade length | blade length: 60 cm (24 in) |
| Blade type | Curved, single-edged |
| Hilt type | Wood, leather, metal, fish skin, metal wire |
| Scabbard/sheath | Lacquered wood, leather, metal or ray skin (same) |
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The guntō (軍刀; military sword) was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872.