KungFooey Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 Hi everyone, I enjoyed watching this video as it's well researched and puts the Shin Gunto into a clear historical context. I thought others here might also like it. Dee Reclaiming the Sword - The Story of the Shin Gunto - YouTube 7 1 Quote
Bazza Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 Almost a cinematic masterpiece for its succinctness..,. BaZZa. 3 Quote
Stephen Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 OT My biggest regret in Nihonto is not owning a Gunto, two handed Dgaurd, by known period Smith. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 Thanks Dee! Toward the end, he briefly touches on actual sword use in combat during WWII. People often ask about it. We have a small number of stories and a few post-war confessionals, but not a lot of real record of it. Mostly officers and NCO's holding them aloft leading a charge. Yet, in every war, troops wind up in hand-to-hand combat. I suspect gunto were put to use more than we have record of. 1 Quote
KungFooey Posted February 15 Author Report Posted February 15 38 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said: Thanks Dee! Toward the end, he briefly touches on actual sword use in combat during WWII. People often ask about it. We have a small number of stories and a few post-war confessionals, but not a lot of real record of it. Mostly officers and NCO's holding them aloft leading a charge. Yet, in every war, troops wind up in hand-to-hand combat. I suspect gunto were put to use more than we have record of. You're welcome, Bruce! I think you are right - many Japanese soldiers probably felt honor bound to face the enemy with their sword if they had one. Dee Quote
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