Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868–1945: Cyclopedia Edition by Jim Dawson Table The thickness of this blade

The thickness of this blade helped to create a straight "rip" cut down the length of a log

The is a huge amount of interior storage

distinguishing it from field-grade examples with fully decorated backstraps

bail handle

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll w/ Ballon Sakura Kimono 7"

Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868–1945: Cyclopedia Edition by Jim Dawson Table The thickness of this bladeThe standard collector's reference for Japanese military swords of the Meiji through Pacific War era. Drawing on a decade of historical research and Japanese government archival documents, Dawson documents kyu gunt, shin gunt, kai gunt, cavalry sabers, artillery swords, court swords, police and fire service swords, railroad swords, colonial empire swords, Manchukuoan swords, and specialty variants including sword pistol hybrids. A special section