Kyu-Gunto
swords are easily identified by their resemblance to the Western
military swords. These old swords have chrome-plated scabbards and
wrap-around hand guards. Kyu-guntos come in both hand-forged and
machine-made varieties.
The presence of a wooden peg (mekugi) on the hilt of the sword means that it’s hand-forged and will be valued no less than USD 1,000. Machine-made kyu-gunto, on the other hand, is priced, at least, USD 500 depending on its quality.
• Kai-gunto swords were used by Japanese Naval officers. The scabbards and hilts of these swords were made of ray skin. These are relatively rarer than the other Japanese military swords making them more valuable.
The selling price of machine-made kai-guntos can range from USD 500 to 2,000 depending on its condition. Hand-forged varieties are more expensive with values not lower than
The presence of a wooden peg (mekugi) on the hilt of the sword means that it’s hand-forged and will be valued no less than USD 1,000. Machine-made kyu-gunto, on the other hand, is priced, at least, USD 500 depending on its quality.
• Kai-gunto swords were used by Japanese Naval officers. The scabbards and hilts of these swords were made of ray skin. These are relatively rarer than the other Japanese military swords making them more valuable.
The selling price of machine-made kai-guntos can range from USD 500 to 2,000 depending on its condition. Hand-forged varieties are more expensive with values not lower than
USD 1000.