Light Weight Shingunto

**Geoff Ward** · 12-09-2017, 02:52 AM

Hello All Please forgive the rushed photos ,But I am so excited!! I was lucky enough to obtain an example of this elusive piece from a Gentleman whom I have done business with several times before.Again he has exceeded my expectations.Here is an example of the "Lightweight" Shingunto From what I understand these were available for officers who were not in an immediate need of a heavier combat ready sword.Very "Dainty" indeed!! There is no sharpened edge and it would be barely able to cut cheese, but has all the features of the standard shingunto but more delicate and much lighter.

Regards,Geoff

**MAP** · 12-09-2017, 03:50 AM

Never seen or heard of these before Geoff. But it looks great.

Maybe some more photos soon?

**Bruce Pennington** · 12-09-2017, 03:52 AM

Very cool Geoff! Is the blade chromed?

Also, I'm on the road away from my books. It almost seems small enough for the child sword in one of the books. Do you have any references for this model?

**Geoff Ward** · 12-09-2017, 04:21 AM

Hey Bruce, the blade is chromed and is actually about three inches longer than the full sized Shingunto beside it in the photo.It is not a "Boys Day" sword.Trying to find my Dawson book I want to say there is a reference in there But not 100% sure...

**Geoff Ward** · 12-09-2017, 04:52 AM

Here is another quick Photo..All interior of components are marked with the # 2

**Bruce Pennington** · 12-09-2017, 05:09 AM

Ok, thanks. So it seems like the one in Dawson (I have and identical one!) but your just isn't fuller-grooved. My tsuka and saya, even the blade, are "thinner", but your tsuka seems even smaller than mine.

Verrrrrry Intelestink!

**DaveR** · 12-09-2017, 09:37 AM

In European/Western sword collecting circles such swords are referred to as "Piquet Weight" swords, and are for dress occasions where a full weight blade is neither needed or desirable.

**Geoff Ward** · 12-10-2017, 10:29 PM

Thank you Dave, A "Piquet weight" piece makes perfect sense to me.A piece made by machine in my opinion was usually much different than a hand forged piece.However, an Individual who was "Walking the Halls" so to speak,May have a "Piece" that represented a Shingunto.A Parade sword in combat fittings so to speak.I would be willing to bet though that the individual had a true Shingunto.

Regards,Geoff

**Stu W** · 12-11-2017, 12:23 AM

A fine example Geoff. In fact I don't recall having ever seen such a nice example.

Regards,
Stu

**Geoff Ward** · 12-11-2017, 12:49 AM

Thank you Stu,I am even more honored that the Owner sent it to me before recieving payment.There are true gentlemen in this hobby yet!!

Merry Christmas My Friend!

Regards,Geoff