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The guntō (軍刀; military sword) is a ceremonial sword that was produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872.
History, Military usage & Types
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntō | Blade length | blade length: 60 cm (24 in) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Blade type | Curved, single-edged | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Designer | Various | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Hilt type | Wood, leather, metal, fish skin, metal wire | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Length | overall length: 100 cm (39 in) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Manufacturer | Various | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Place of origin | Empire of Japan | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Produced | Meiji era to mid Shōwa era | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Scabbard/sheath | Lacquered wood, leather, metal or ray skin (same) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Guntō | Type | Japanese sword | 1.00 | infobox |
| former samurai lords | instance of | and the Haitōrei Edict in 1876 forbade the carrying of swords in public except for certain individuals | 0.80 | text |
| cutlery | instance of | Skilled swordsmiths had trouble making a living during this period as Japan modernized its military and many swordsmiths started making other items | 0.80 | text |
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