The Japanese Army Officer's Sword also known as Russo Japanese swords, Kyu-Gunto swords, were used by the Japanese Army and Navy Officers from the 1880s up through World War II. In the Late 19th Century Imperial Japanese military adopted a modified European pattern sword which they called Kyu-gunto swords, in 1883 by Army and Navy officers, non commissioned officers and cavalry troopers. This replica Kyu-Gunto has a 25" blade, a simulated ivory handle and ornately engraved furniture through out the sword. These swords generally are comparable to the same pieces used in Europe at the time and were machine made with chromed metal blades, lacquered wood and brass furniture in either leather or metal sheaths unlike the lacquered wood sheaths of the old Samurai swords.