Katana Type 98 Gunto Replica Maru Blade Tokizakura Koshirae 大荒Clay Tempered Full Tang Shinken () Type 98 Gunto Replica Katana: TangGu () Maru Blade () + TangGu () Tokizakura Koshirae () The Type 98 Gunt () is reproduced with attention to historical accuracy for collection, display, or ceremonial use. The blade is hand forged from proprietary high carbon steel in Maru zukuri () style, a monosteel construction for uniformity and strength. It has no visible hada (). A Suguha with slight Midare () hamon is created

The blade is shaped with an impressive Ō-kissaki (大切先)

Fuchi-Kashira (縁頭): Brass with engraved karakusa（唐草）patterns

and kojiri made of aged brass

or appreciated as a lacquered art object on its own

enduring luster

Menuki (目貫): Arrow motif（矢 / Ya）menuki placed under the tsuka-ito（柄糸）

hand-carved in katakiribori (片切彫) style with orchid motifs (蘭花)

Blending grace and restraint

The menuki（目貫）are geometric designs in white copper（白銅）

Tsuba (Handguard 鍔): Kuruma-sukashi Tsuba – Blackened Iron (鉄地)  Wheel-style Guard (Practical Use)

discipline

while the tsuka (handle) is wrapped in pale white ito (浅白色柄糸) over genuine samegawa