Gunto Katana (militaire katana), scherp Gespen en riembeslag Oudheid The technique of sealing documents

The technique of sealing documents was already practised in Antiquity

Weight (without sheath): 1840 g

such as the pig-snout bascinet or the klappvisier bascinet

Needle boxes like this were used all over Europe before and during the Middle Ages

It is 96 cm long and very suitable for using as a regular walking stick

Gunto Katana (militaire katana), scherp Gespen en riembeslag Oudheid The technique of sealing documentsThis katana is a replica of the type that was made around the end of the 19th century. A theory is that the somewhat larger curve in the blade is derived from the curve in the French cavalry sabres. But this can not be corroborated. This type of katana was worn and used at the World War II front by high officers or officers from traditional rich Japanese families. Katanas that are worn by the 'simple' soldier were usually industrial mass productions,