A Second World War Japanese NCO gunto, offered used. The blade measures just over 26 inches, and the seller describes its polish as decent overall. The sword and its saya, the scabbard, are a matching pair, which is one of the first things collectors check on an NCO sword.

For a Delaware collector of Second World War militaria, a complete gunto with a matched saya and a blade of more than 26 inches in decent polish is a sound example to anchor a display. The matching sword and scabbard mean it has stayed together rather than being assembled from parts. Treat the polish as serviceable rather than fresh, keep the blade lightly oiled, and it will show well beside other wartime Japanese equipment.

Key features

• WWII Japanese NCO gunto
• Blade just over 26 inches
• Decent polish overall
• Sword and saya matching

The sword ships to your door in Delaware; no dealer transfer applies to edged weapons.