Talk:Shin gunto

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[edit] Change of Design

It has been my impression that the change from the older kyu-gunto style sabers to the new handachi-style gunto had more to do with effectiveness than nationalism. Western-style swords were adopted in the first place because Westernization was placed above usefulness in combat. With the Japanese military involved in extended, serious combat in China at the time, that the deficiencies of Western sword mountings became clear is unsurprising. This appears to be a case of practical nationalism triumphing over foppish occidentalism. Kensai Max 20:41, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Outlawed

Is there a citation regarding the claim that swords were otlwed, confiscated and destroyed by the occupying forces?. And that there are more swords in America than Japan?, it seems that the editor who added this may have been confusing it with the Meiji Restoration. I could be wrong but it needs a citation to prove it.Colin 8 18:58, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, sword hunt claims 'Today, Japan has a Sword and Firearms Law which, much like gun control laws around the world, governs the possession and use of weapons in public. The purchase and ownership of certain swords within Japan is legal for licensed individuals, though the import and export of such items is tightly controlled, particularly in the case of items that might be labeled as national or cultural artifacts. Swords that have been converted into or manufactured as Shin gunto or Kai gunto are illegal for individuals to own.'. So I guess if you check the law, you could find out. --Gwern (contribs) 21:08 14 March 2008 (GMT)