Hand-Forged Katana – The Essence of Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship

Our hand-forged Katana embody the pinnacle of centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship. Each Katana is meticulously forged by skilled swordsmiths, resulting in blades with remarkable sharpness, perfect balance, and exquisite detailing. Whether used as a functional training weapon, a collector’s item, or a decorative piece, these swords uniquely blend tradition and functionality. Experience the allure and elegance of a genuine Samurai sword and find your personal masterpiece!

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Handmade Odachi Sword

More than just an ordinary Samurai Sword! This piece stretches an alarming 175 cm and is equipped with a 124.5 cm long 1050 steel heat tempered blade. The blade is sharp and fully functional.The cord wrapped handle is also extra long for two-hand action.Includes wooden sheath with cord wrap. Special Features: * Huge, hand forged 1050 steel blade * Full length Hi * Rectangular tsuba with stone finish * Cotton and rayskin imitation wrapped tsuka (double pegged) * Wood saya with black speckled finish * Fully Functional Details: Total length: 173cm Length of blade: 121cm Length handle: 44cm Weight: 1.68kg Wide blade (at Tsuba): 3,1cm Thick blade (at Tsuba): 1.3cm Thick blade (before Habaki): 0.9cm Focus: 28cm (from Habaki) Blade Material: 1050 steel Handle Material: Cord wrapped wood

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Miyamoto Musashi Katana, handforged

Miyamoto Musashi, was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels. Details: Total length : 112 cm with sheath : 115 cm Blade: 70.5 cm incl. blade ferrule: 72.5 cm Handle: 35.5 cm incl. end cap and handle ferrule: 38.5 cm Weight : 1.04 kg with sheath : 1.24 kg Blade Material: 1050 forged Steel Handle Material: black cotton tsukagawa handle wrap

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Handforged Japanese dragon katana

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Miyamoto Musashi Katana, handforged and folded, Set

Miyamoto Musashi, was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels.Inclusive stand and kit. Details: Total Length: 116 cm Blade Length: 74 cm Handle Length 38 cm Blade Material: 1050 forged and folded Steel Handle Material: black cotton handle wrap

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Odachi Sword - handforged & folded, Set

Odachi or Nodachi, both names refer to the same sword. The Odachi is known for being a very long sword (the average length is between 165-178 centimeters). Various historical traditions show that the Nodachi instilled fear in the enemies. Our Odachi is a hand forged, heat treated carbon steel blade. The sword is sharp and fully operational. The handle is extra long for two-handed use. That's a real sword. This Odashi is truly stunning. The impressive length, real hamon, the rectangular tsuba with natural stone finishing, the tsuka (double-fastened) covered with cotton and real ray skin, wooden saya with black-speckled lacquer. Are you ready to give your samurai costume or house decor a new hot touch? The sword was made with great care. The best gift for collectors, samurai, ninjas, cosplayers and as a gadget for a costume party. You can use it for any occasion like Comic-Con, costume parties, cosplay events, Halloween or just to show off a great sword in front of your guests. Product Details: - Blade material: hand-forged 1050 carbon steel blade - Tsuba: rectangular tsuba with natural stone treatment - Tsuka: wooden tsuka wrapped with cotton and real ray skin (double attached) - Saya: wood with black speckled finish - Total length: 173 centimeters - Blade length: 121 centimeters - Length of the handle: 44 centimeters - Weight: 1.68 kilograms - Blade width (tsuba): 3.1 centimeters - Blade thickness (tsuba): 1.3 centimeters - Blade thickness (before Habaki): 0.9 centimeters - Focus: 28 centimeters (from Habaki) - A display stand - A grooming kit containing oil, powder puff (Uchiko), cleaning paper (Nuguigami), and brass hammer (Mekuginuki)

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Shirasaya Katana, handforged

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Akito, handforged & folded, Set

Real functional sword. Suitable not only for kata (forms of exercise) or Iaito (drawing exercises), but also for Temeshigiri (cut tests). In order to perform cut tests, it requires a very high quality, sharp and cut containing blade. The blade of the Akito is made of clay hardened 1045 carbon steel with real hamon (temper line).The overall design is very robust, in order to avoid injury. Thus the blade is continuous almost to the end of the handle and is secured by two Mekugis. A beautifully lacquered wooden sheath with eye (Kurigata and Shito-Dome) is within the scope of supply.Inclusive stand and kit. Details: Overall Length: approx. 102 cm Blade Length: approx. 72.5 cm Blade Thickness: approx. 7.6 mm Blade Material: Carbon steel Weight: approx. 863 g This sword is handforged and folded and has a sharp blade.

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"Der letzte Samurai" Katana - handforged

This is the "Der letzte Samurai" Katana used by Tom Cruise in the movie. Since quite a long time there were only decorative swords on the market matching the "Der letzte Samurai" theme. But now there is the first real razor sharp handforged "Der letzte Samurai" Katana for sale ! The blade is polished very sharp so you can do cutting test with your "Der letzte Samurai" Katana right now ! There are 2 megukis in the handle which hold the blade tight. The handle wrapping is made from silk and under it there are 2 nice menuki. The fittings are made from blackened iron and show a wave motif. The blade is made from high carbon steel and has a fake temper line. Right behind the habaki there are japanese sign engraved in the blade. This katana will be delivered together with a high quality stand and a maintenance kit. Details Total Length : 100 cm Blade Length : 67,5 cm Handle Length : 29 cm Weight : ca 1100g

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Kill Bill - Hattori Hanzo sword - handforged & folded, Set - Blood Damascus Edition

This is the Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill movie sword used by Uma Thurman in the movies Kill Bill 1 and 2.Since quite a long time there were only decorative swords on the market matching the Kill Bill theme. But now there is the first real razor sharp handforged Kill Bill sword for sale !The blade is polished very sharp so you can do cutting test with your Hanzo sword right now ! There are 2 megukis in the handle which hold the blade tight. The handle wrapping is made from leather and under it there are 2 nice menuki.The fittings are made from blackened iron and show blossoms. The blade is made from high carbon steel and has a fake temper line. Right behind the habaki the Hanzo lion is engraved on the blade.This katana will be delivered together with a high quality stand and a maintenance kit. Details Total Length : 102 cm Blade Length : 70,5 cm Handle Length : 29 cm Weight : ca 1.32 kg This sword is handforged and folded and has a sharp blade.

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Miyamoto Musashi Katana BoHi

Our Miyamoto Musashi Katana BoHi is part of the Ronin class and is forged from 1060 steel. The blade has been polished sharply and has a BoHi on it. The blade hardness is 55 HRC and was tested and confirmed in a laboratory in Germany. The ito wrapping is made of black silk and was applied to the real ray skin on the handle. The Tsuba displays a double ring design which is always associated with Miyamoto Musashi. The handle and blade are bound by 2 Mekugi for solid fit of the handle on the tang. For the fittings we choose simple black iron mountings for the Kashira and Fuchi without any adornment. Just as Musashi dedicated most of his life solely to combat, so the fittings of this Katana should not distract from that which is fundamental. This sword is a reasonably priced basic model intended only for cutting. Now some may say that this design is much too plain. We would like to answer that with a quote for Miyamoto Musashi himself, “Accept everything just the way it is.” Details: Blade length: 74.2 cm Handle length: 28.2 cm Weight with Saya: 1110 g Weight without Saya: 980 g Hardness: 55 HRC

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Shikoto Longquan Master Katana

When you hold a Shikoto Hammer-Forged Longquan Master sword in your hand, you are holding the same weapon a warrior used more than 2,500 years ago. Using methods used by Bronze Age swordsmiths, each T10 high carbon steel blade has been hammer-forged and clay tempered to produce a visible hamon line. Differential hardening gives these magnificent swords a harder cutting edge and a softer spine, which is the hallmark of a high-quality weapon. The tsubas and handle fittings are of solid iron and the wooden handles have traditional cord wrapping over genuine, tea-dyed rayskin. Black lacquered and polished wooden scabbards with cord-wrapping house the blades. Also included with each sword is a certificate of authenticity with forging specifications, signed by the master swordsmith who crafted the blade. Features: Blade material: T10 carbon steel Blade length: 69.2 cm Overall length. 100.3 cm

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Honshu Molle-Attachment for Tactical Series

Designed specifically for use with the Honshu Tactical Swords collection from United Cutlery, this MOLLE attachment provides you with a secure vertical carry option. The black nylon construction is heavy duty with webbing and secure snap closures. Carry your Honshu Tactical Katana, Wakizashi or Tanto right at your side!

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Leaf Katana

This is a beautiful gold black Katana. The 68 cm long handforged blade is made of 1045 carbon steel with 55 HRC and is razor sharp. The Katana is a total of 102 cm long and is decorated with golden decorations. A sheath made of hardwood is included. Details: Weight: with Saya: 1,26 kg without Saya: 1,06kg Overall Length:102 cm Blade Length(without Habaki):68 cm Blade Material: 1045 carbon steel with groove Blade Feature: sanding polished, plating gold finished the surface Blade Thickness: 7.0mm Blade Width: 3.2cm Scabbard (Saya)Material: hard wood, lacquered

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Plum Blossom Katana

This is a Katana with a beautiful hand forged blade. The 71 cm long blade is made of 1045 carbon steel with 55 HRC and covered with a blue color. The Katana is 106 cm long and is decorated with golden decorations. The blade is razor sharp. A lacquered sheath made of hardwood is included. Details: Weight: with Saya: 1.32 kg without Saya: 1.12kg Overall Length: 102 cm Blade Length(without Habaki): 71 cm Blade Material: 1045 carbon steel with groove Blade Feature: sanding polished,plating Blade Thickness: 7.0mm Blade Width: 3.2cm Scabbard (Saya) Material: hard wood, lacquered

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Shikoto Eternal Edge Katana

The Shikoto Edge Katana is crafted with a T10 carbon steel blade, renowned for its strength and resilience, perfect for cutting practice or display. Measuring an impressive 40 1/8" overall, it commands attention with every detail. The elegant wood scabbard is finished with a glossy black lacquer, enhancing its timeless look while providing durability. Accentuated by a traditional samurai tsuba, this katana pays homage to the warrior spirit, making it an ideal piece for collectors and practitioners alike. Details: T10 CARBON STEEL BLADE: Expertly forged for superior sharpness and durability, ideal for cutting practice or display ELEGANT WOOD SCABBARD: Features a glossy black lacquer finish for a sleek, polished appearance TRADITIONAL SAMURAI TSUBA: Authentic design that reflects the timeless spirit of the samurai IMPRESSIVE SIZE: Measures 40 1/8" overall, giving a striking presence in any collection

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Shikoto Hammer-Forged Longquan Master Teal Katana

When you hold a Shikoto Hammer-Forged Longquan Master sword in your hand, you are holding the same weapon a warrior used more than 2,500 years ago. Using methods used by Bronze Age swordsmiths, the 27 1/4” 1060 high carbon steel blade has been hammer-forged and clay tempered to produce a visible hamon line. Differential hardening gives this magnificent sword a harder cutting edge and a softer spine, which is the hallmark of a high-quality weapon. The tsuba and handle fittings are of solid brass with an aged bronze finish and the wooden handle has teal traditional cord wrapping over genuine, tea-dyed rayskin. A black lacquered and polished wooden scabbard with cord-wrapping houses the blade. Also included with the Shikoto Longquan Master Teal Katana is a certificate of authenticity with forging specifications, signed by the master swordsmith who crafted the blade. Details: Blade length: 69.2 cm Total Length: 100.3 cm Blade material: 1060 carbon steel

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Kill Bill Hattori Hanzo Bills sword - handforged

This is the Hattori Hanzo Bill movie sword used by David Carradine in the movies Kill Bill 1 and 2. Since quite a long time there were only decorative swords on the market matching the Kill Bill theme. But now there is the first real razor sharp handforged Bill sword for sale ! The blade is polished very sharp so you can do cutting test with your Hanzo sword right now ! There are 2 megukis in the handle which hold the blade tight. The handle wrapping is made from leather and under it there are 2 nice menuki. The fittings are made from blackened iron and show blossoms. The blade is made from high carbon steel and has a fake temper line. Right behind the habaki the deamon head is engraved on the blade and also on the saya you can find the deamon. This katana will be delivered together with a high quality stand and a maintenance kit. Details Total Length : 100 cm Blade Length : 67,5 cm Handle Length : 29 cm Weight : ca 1100g

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Imperial Forge - Katana folded Steel competition cutting

We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Forge "Competition cutting" Katana; masterfully hand crafted and limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship. Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. The Competition Cutting Edition blade boasts a short bo-hi and a thicker blade with a long kissaki for the rigors of tameshigiri.Imperial Forge : "We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Folded Sword Collection; masterfully hand crafted specifically to be used in "the way of the sword", rather then hung on the wall. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship.Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. Keeping with Japanese traditions our Imperial Sword Collection is crafted using only traditional materials and fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each tsuka (handle) is covered in ray skin and tightly wrapped in the traditional cross over style ito (braid) with green cord. It takes time to produce folded blades of this quality and this is why our Imperial Sword Collection is more difficult to acquire.It is best to order or reserve your blade as soon as possible as we do not always have full availability in stock. We take great pride in the quality and performance of or swords, we will not compromise this quality and performance just to sell more." Specifications Total length: 103.5 cm Blade length: 70.5 cm Handle length: 28.4 cm Weight: 1.04kg Weight with sheath: 1.26 kg Steel 1080 HRC 62/44 The manufacturer has developed the design, new pictures will come soon.

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Taoforge Rin´ne Katana, handgeschmiedet und gefaltet

This is a “Rin´ne” katana from our Shogun class which was folded of 1095 steel, forged and differentially hardened. This created a cutting edge with a 60 on the Rockwell hardness scale, and a blade back that rates a 40 HRC. The blade is sharply polished, features a typical folding structure and has no hi. The tsuka-ito is made of pure, black silk and is attached firmly to the real ray skin. The steel tsuba of the “Rin´ne” displays blossom motifs and is rounded off with an image of the imperial crest of Japan, also know as the wheel of life, which originates in Buddhism. The kashira and the fuchi show an artistically carved out blossom. The menuki on the other hand are in the form of full grown “long” or Chinese dragons, which is considered the deity of rain and fertility. The saya has been adorned with an inlay of fish skin starting at the koiguchi. Details: Blade length: 73 cm Handle length: 31 cm Weight with saya: 1.460 Gramm Weight without saya: 1.100 Gramm Hardness: 60/40 HRC

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Bamboo Katana

In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the "stick katana" was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades, but the katana lived on. The Bamboo Stick Katana combines an artfully curved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is constructed of hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai sword. Key features: Hand forged and tempered blade Hand carved Genuine temper line Details: Total length: 39 1/4" Blade length: 27 1/4" Blade width at guard: 1.12" Blade width at tip: .75" Blade thickness at guard: .26" Blade thickness at tip: .17" Sori: 3/4" Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Handle length: 11 1/2" Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz.

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Bushi 1095 Katana Hi Silver Dragon

A classic samurai Katana (with Bo-Hi for better weight and handling), forged from 1095 carbon steel. The blade is clay-tempered, giving it a distinctive Hamon, a hardened edge with a softer spine to resist shock and increase durability. All Bushi class blades are given our newly developed hybrid polish, producing a mirror polish with vibrant Hamon. With timeless silver dragon themed fittings, this sword makes a fantastic display piece that is also ready for the battlefield. Specifications Blade length 73,55 cm Handle length 27,94 cm Weight 1168 g Handle wrap black silk Tsuba Mokko

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Peace Katana, Blade Length 71.12 cm

Click on the Video below to see a full presentation on this sword. The sword shown in the video is a 30" nagasa blade with 14" tsuka. Video is available in high definition if you click through to Youtube. Bugei is pleased to announce the introduction of an all new katana -- The "Peace" Sword.The Peace sword is a robust shinogi zukuri katana with an extended chu kissaki. The blade is moderate in thickness and somewhat wide compared to many designs. However, like the original Tadayoshi school sword the Peace sword is based on, the Peace sword has a shallow bo-hi (full sized groove) and a soe-bi (fine groove) running below the shinogi (ridge line). This allows the sword to remain robust and durable with a good cross-sectional thickness all while helping keep the overall weight of the sword down. The sword moves easily in the hands, is extremely sharp, and is still of a robust design for cutting practice. The hamon is deep with vivid nioi and on close inspection you can see the interaction of the suguha with the underlying finely folded steel. It makes for a more subtle but very elegant look. It also gives the sword a serene appearance. Deadly in appearance, but calm and serene. It appears simple, but the closer you look, the more you see. Which are of course attributes that would appeal to the samurai of old. Calm focus. Peace. Understated elegance.The mokko raised rim tsuba was designed to show the original field with a single bleached skull on the ground. The mokko shape was chosen as many practitioners like the fact that the sword doesn't tend to "roll around" when placing the sword down on the mat when preparing or finishing practice. Tsuba with these sorts of designs were appealing to the samurai. One had to accept the invevitability of death in order to transcend the fear of it.The higo style iron fuchi kashira and kojiri were designed with a background of the same field but with the classical higo design element. No skulls here -- just the ground field and grass on the fuchi with the sky represented in a subtle fashion in classical higo style fittings.Higo style brown silk ito was chosen for the wrap with the typical higo blackened samekawa. The menuki chosen were single gold horses.Finally the black gloss saya (scabbard) shows the summer grasses starting to grow. They are hand brushed in gold paint and gradually increase in frequency towards the iron kojiri but never overpower the simple black gloss saya. The custom made sageo (cord on the saya) is black and gold with gold grasses woven into the sageo, carrying the theme. The dimensions on the saya are more like antique saya than modern production saya in these ways.As each sword is hand forged there will be slight variation from one sword to the next. However, we measured the sword pictured above to give basic specification of the sword. The thickness of the sword (kasane) at the habaki is 7mm tapering to 5.5mm at the transition to the tip. The "height" of the sword (motohaba) at the habaki is 32mm tapering to 24mm at the yokote (transition to the tip). The extended chu kissaki is 38mm long. And the blade has a gentle roughly 3/4 inch tori sori. Again, please note that each sword will vary slightly as each sword is hand forged and polished. The sword shown in the Youtube video above is one of the 30" nagasa swords with 14" tsuka. The Peace Sword has been a huge success and sold out our initial orders very quickly. Kasane (thickness at habaki): 7mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Sori: 5/8" (about 16mm) Futasuji-hi Tsuka: 30.48 cm Blade: 71.12 cm Weight: approx. 1.1 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes

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Dragonfly Katana-Bohi 5160 Steel 71cm/29cm

Our goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo.All of our swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord.The dark brown ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are the best that we have offered. Blade: 71cm Handle: 29cm Blade Steel: 5160 Hrc Edge: 59 Hrc Back: 45-48

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Daimyo FF Katana 73.66 cm Gold Eagle

An heirloom grade classic Samurai Katana (without Bo-Hi to increase cutting power) forged from folded 1095/1080/1060 carbon steel. The blade is differentially clay-tempered to harden the edge will retaining a softer spine to increase resistance to shock. This blade is given our Daimyo hand-polish, taking over 40 hours on Japanese natural stones to provide a mirror finish that provides insight into the Hada and a distinct Hadori Hamon. Matched with an intricately detailed Gold Eagle tsuba (based on an antique in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection) and blue Japanese silk Ito. this sword is authentically Japanese while having an American character. The centerpiece of any collection, this sword represents our smiths' best work with modern steel. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 29/73.66 Overall length (in/cm): 40.75/103.51 Weight (lbs/kg): 2.4/1.09 Steel: Forge Folded Tri-Steel Polish: Hand Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: No Tsuba: Gold Eagle Fuchi-Kashira: Gold Eagle Ito: Blue silk Saya: Black gloss

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Modern Katana

Our Modern Katana represents a contemporary interpretation of what the renowned Samurai would look like in our time. Using the best of the latest technological materials, the low maintenance of this katana is perfect for the urban warrior of today. The humble attributes of this katana bely its true strength and resilience.The 27” 1566 steel blade features a real hamon line with a copper habaki and seppa. The tsuka encapsulates the tang in textured G10 and dual pinned for a secure grip and is unremovable. The silver menuki on the tsuka are shi shi (lion dogs) are embedded in the handle. The textured black saya features an olive paracord sageo around a polymer kurikata and kojiri. The Modern Katana also has the Modern Tanto as a companion piece to complete your modern warrior collection. SPECIFICATIONS Overall: 39 1/2" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 1 lbs 14 oz Thickness at Guard: 7mm Thickness at Tip: 4.8mm Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: 1566 Handle Material: G10

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Inmortal Katana

Historically, katana were one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were used by the samurai of feudal Japan.The first use of "katana" as a word to describe a long sword that was different from a tachi occurs as early as the Kamakura Period (1185–1333).The katana was often paired with a similar smaller companion sword, such as a wakizashi or it could also be worn with the tantō, a smaller, similarly shaped dagger. The pairing of a katana with a smaller sword is called the daishō. Only samurai could wear the daisho: it represented the social power and personal honor of the samurai.The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan. • Overall: 108 cm • Width: 8 cm • Weight: 1,4 kg

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Black Edition Katana

Now this is our Black Edition Katana and guess what, it’s ALL BLACK.We wanted to come up with an affordable katana for the people who like to do regular cutting. Why is the katana all black you want to know? That’s easy, black is beautiful plus when we were checking the market we saw that there is no such sword on the market which was a good reason to create one. So we used black tsuka ito on black same wrapped using the style katate-maki or also called battle wrap. Then the fuchi, kashira and tsuba are black. When we thought about the menuki design we asked ourselves, if you want to cut with that katana do you need menuki? The answer was no, so there are simply no menuki on that sword.The saya is lacquered in black and it’s glossy, pretty usual, sure. The sageo is black and so are the shitodome on the kurigata. And yes, also the habaki is black too.The hamon pattern is very intense and the blade is really sharp to make sure you will have a great cutting experience. Enjoy! Details: Blade length: about 72.8 cm Handle length: about 30.5 cm Total length: approx 106cm Blade thickness at the Habaki: 8 mm Blade height on the Habaki: about 3.2 cm Weight without Saya: 1045 g Weight with Saya: 1310 g Steel: 1095 Hardness: 60/40 HRC

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Dragonfly Sanmai Katana

This is a Thaitsuki sword and we believe in quality over quantity. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are hand-made, fully functional, and "battle ready" katanas. They are best suited for practice in all sword arts, completion cutting, and collecting. The Japanese Katanas, hand-made by Thaitsuki Nihonto, are of the highest quality, traditionally made and perfected for over 400 years. Thaitsuki Nihonto has been producing Japanese swords for professional collectors and practitioners of Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Kenjutsu for over 400 years!The blade of the Dragonfly Sanmai Katana is handmade and forged from special high carbon Japanese steel (DC53) making a strong, flexible blade with a bo hi (groove). With 2 different HRC grades on the back (40) and on the edge (60) the blade is very strong.The tsuka (handle) is covered in black same (ray skin) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrap) is best japanese black silk 10mm wide silk. The tsuba is made from copper. The koiguchi is made from real buffalo horn and the handmade saya was made from dried poplar wood. The habaki and the seppa are also made from 92,5% silver and the habaki shows a sakura motif. At the end of the saya is a kojiri made from silver.Fuchi and Kashira are detailed in gold and polished. The menuki are made from 92,5% silver and show a pair of fish.The Dragonfly Sanmai Katana is a fully functional Japanese katana and not a replica, it is considered a weapon and it is extremely sharp. This sword can easily sever a 7" thick bamboo with single stroke. The Dragonfly Sanmai Katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance. This sword can also be made dull so that you can use it for practice, like in Iaido ! Details : Blade Length: 75 cm Tsuka Length: 29 cm Overall Length: 108 cm Material folded Steel with 1024 layer Sanmai Imogata shaped Tsuka: the handle becomes thinner towards the kashira Tsuka Ito: blue silk Weight with Saya: 1520 g Weight without Saya: 1210 g Ha (edge) 60-63 HRC Habuchi (temper line) 43-46 HRC Ji bis Mune (edge to back of the blade) 33-36 HRC

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Crane Katana - 5160 Series

The Crane 5160 Katana by Bugei is an elegant but aggressive sword at a very reasonable price. The Crane tapers more towards the tip than our heavier *feeling* Samurai model. The Crane 5160 Katana is forged out of 5160 steel and is through hardened . The tsuba, guard, is a pierced crane style and quite beautiful. The Crane symbolizes wisdom and longevity. The menuki are a younger and an older scholar/sage. The meaning is this, a man of wisdom and integrity would be long in the service of his lord, usually surviving one lord to serve the next generation, thus the analogy with the Crane, wisdom and longevity. This sword will serve well those who want a faster blade for iaido and yet still want a blade that has the strength for serious cutting.The goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo. • Crane 5160 Katana Measurements. • Motohaba 32.6mm • Kasone (at Machi) 8.1mm • Sakihaba (at Yokote) 22.3mm • Sakikasane 6.4mm • Kissaki length 36.5mm • Steel: 5160 steel • Folded Steel: no Blade length: 71.2 cm Handle length: 30 cm Overall length: 105 cm Weight: 1.18 kg

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Fuku Ryu Katana

This is the Fuku Ryu Katana which is part of our Go-Kening class. Forged of T10 tool steel and differential hardened the blade has a Rockwell Hardness of 60 and the back comes with 40 HRC. The blade is sharply polished and has a Bo Hi. The tsuka ito is made from black silk and features real rayskin underneath it. A "Fuku Ryu" is to be seen on the tsuba, a dragon which is know as the lucky dragon in japanese mythology. The menuki also display a dragon, and also the Fuchi and Kashira show the same motif. The Saya is just simply black glossy and features a silk sageo. The blade of the katana has a very nice hamon pattern which is rounded off by the Chu Kissaki. Specifications Blade length: 74.2 cm Handle length: 30.5 cm Weight with Saya: 1200g Weight without Saya: 1050g Hardness: 60/40 HRC

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Roiyaru Katana (Sanmai)

This is a Thaitsuki sword and we believe in quality over quantity. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are hand-made, fully functional, and "battle ready" katanas. They are best suited for practice in all sword arts, completion cutting, and collecting. The Japanese Katanas, hand-made by Thaitsuki Nihonto, are of the highest quality, traditionally made and perfected for over 400 years. Thaitsuki Nihonto has been producing Japanese swords for professional collectors and practitioners of Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Kenjutsu for over 400 years!The blade of the Roiyaru katana Katana is handmade and forged from special high carbon Japanese steel (DC53) making a strong, flexible blade with a naginata hi (groove). With 2 different HRC grades on the back (40) and on the edge (60) the blade is very strong.The tsuka (handle) is covered in black same (ray skin) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrap) is best japanese gold brown 10mm wide silk. The tsuba is made from brass. The koiguchi is made from 92,5% silver and the handmade saya was made from dried poplar wood. The kurigata is made from wood and is covered with 92,5% silver. The habaki and the seppa are also made from 92,5% silver and the habaki shows a sakura motif. At the end of the saya is a kojiri made from 92,5% silver.Fuchi and Kashira are detailed in silver and black and polished. The menuki are made from 92,5% silver and show a sakura.The Roiyaru katana is a fully functional Japanese katana and not a replica, it is considered a weapon and it is extremely sharp. This sword can easily sever a 7" thick bamboo with single stroke. The Roiyaru katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance.This sword can also be made dull so that you can use it for practice, like in Iaido ! Details : Blade length: 74.93 cm Tsuka length: 27.94 cm Overall length: 104.1 cm Material folded Steel with 1024 layer Sanmai Imogata shaped Tsuka: the handle becomes thinner towards the kashira Tsuka Ito: gold brown silk Weight with Saya: 1520 g Weight without Saya: 1210 g Ha (edge) 60-63 HRC Habuchi (temper line) 43-46 HRC Ji bis Mune (edge to back of the blade) 33-36 HRC Please see the new images of the current handle design.

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Autumn Leaf Katana by Dragon King

The symbolism of the ginkgo leaf for longevity is about as ancient as the tree itself as well as its nature of duality. Our Autumn Leaf Katana embodies both of these contrasting metaphors of endurance and finality in its motif. The blackened, moon shaped stainless steel tsuba silhouettes falling gingko leaves as the moon coaxes songs from the grasshopper and bell cricket menuki (handle ornaments), both symbols of good fortune in Japanese culture. The 5160 carbon steel blade features a 1 ½" kissaki (point) and geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets. The tan tsuka-ito (handle wrap) offests the blackened fuchi and fuchi-kashira on the true traditional and authentic double mekugi (bamboo pin) pinned handle unlike its modern counterparts. The brown textured lacquered saya (scabbard) features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and kurikata (knob) and black sageo (cord). Key Features: • 5160 Through-Tempered Forged Carbon Steel Blade • Authentic Construction and Details • Autumn Themed Motif Specifications Overall: 43 1/4" Blade Length: 29 1/4" Handle Length: 12 1/4" Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Fletching Katana

Until the introduction of firearms, the lethal power of archery revered in Japanese culture holds even to this day. Tales of great feats of samurai archers are celebrated in the 21st century. A fitting motif for a katana that requires similar disciplines for perfection of the art: patience, persistence, control and strength. The 28” forged carbon steel blade has a real hamon and curves beautifully from kissaki to kashira. The contrasting colors blend gorgeously from black sageo and buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri to the golden tsuka wrapped over white same (ray skin). The textured dark brown saya helps blend the piece together with the copper toned furniture and silver arrowhead menuki, seppa and habaki. The round tsuba’s detailed arrow fletching spokes and embossing on the fuchi and kashira reveal the superior craftsmanship of the Dragon King artisans. An amazing piece of color and form that meets the demand of function, this katana will fit uniquely in to your collection. Key Features: 28 3/8" forged steel blade Traditional handle construction Beautiful archery themed motif Specifications Overall: 42 1/4" Blade Length: 28 3/8" Handle Length: 12 5/8" Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: 65Mn Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Honshu Boshin Black Damascus Katana Sword

An ancient Japanese legend, reincarnated in the 21st century. Countless innovations yield a distinctly modern katana. A modern legend, the Honshu Boshin Black Damascus Katana fuses proven, time-honored tradition with the best in 21st century innovation. Chic contemporary style and state-of-the-art appointments meld seamlessly with classic form and traditional hand-craftsmanship. Even the Damascus steel - a centuries-old steel variety - is reimagined and reworked for an exciting new look. Display-worthy sword that refuses to be relegated to display stand. The Boshin demands real-world action. Trading delicate, traditional trappings like ray skin and cord for tough, ultramodern materials like TPR, the Boshin is designed for serious, real-world use. It's remarkably well-balanced and an all-around pleasure to wield, and it boasts savage cutting power that's second to none. Details: Blade material: Damascus steel Total length: 105cm Blade length: 77cm

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Samurai Katana, 72.39 cm Blade Length

The Samurai Katana is the strongest and best performing Japanese style blade ever offered at this price. The use of Swedish powdered steel, used in the construction of these shinogi zukuri katana, results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel along with the complex folding process. The thicker, robust blade with ample niku ("meat") evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame.The tsuba is steel and engraved with a Samurai drawing his sword.The fuchi and kashira also feature Samurai drawing and cutting engraved in them. The forging process for this sword can be seen on our website. Each of these blades is individually hand forged and folded, heat treated, and mounted. Even with these design parameters each sword is unique. Performance testing has shown them to be strong cutting blades with a good resistance to deflection. James cut cleanly through a 12 mat roll at the Bugei Open House with the Samurai style blade. The nakago are 10 inches with two mekugi. This provides for strength and safety while cutting. These swords are also available with 11 inch up to 15 inch tsuka . The saya and the silk tsuka ito are black.General Blade Specifications (remember each sword is hand forged so there is always minor variation): Motohaba is 1 1/4 inch, Sakihaba is 1 inch, Torisori is 7/8 inch, Hamon is in Gyaku Choji style, and the kissaki is 1 3/4 inches. SJC1434 = Tsuka: 38 cm - blade: 75 cm 11924 = Tsuka: 35.56 cm - blade: 72.39 cm 11925 = Tsuka: 33 cm - blade: 69.85 cm 11926 = Tsuka: 27.94 cm - Blade: 69.85 cm 11927 = Tsuka: 27.94 cm - Blade: 72.39 cm Details: Weight: approx. 1.3 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes

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Zatoichi Shirasaya Katana, Red

The blind Samurai continues his adventures with four exciting versions of the stick sword of Zatoichi by Paul Chen of Hanwei which capture the excitement of the movies. With the same fully tempered carbon steel blade of the popular black Zatoichi (#11913) this stick sword features a thrilling red lacquered scabbard that will be the envy of everyone. With an etched hamon line on the carbon steel blade and a red lacquered wooden handle and saya, this functional stick sword has a point of balance of 5-1/2 inches. This sword is the same high quality as that of the Zatoichi movie sword used by the legendary blind Samurai and will and will get lots of attention. With its attractive style and ease of use, it will provide many hours of adventures for you and your friends. Add this one to your collection – you won’t be sorry! Details: Blade length: 56 cm Handle length: 24 cm Total length: 82 cm Weight: 0.53 kg Balance point: 14 cm

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Higo Munekage Shirasaya Katana

We forged this shirasaya katana based on a model Higo Munekage from the year 1836. The blade is forged of T10 steel and features a very intense hamon, which has been visibly polished again after the yokote. The hardness as always is 60/40 HRC and the blade has been very sharply polished. On the blade there are two narrow hi that form a sword towards the center of the blade and are then interrupted by bonji. The hi then run further into the 8 cm large o-kissaki. The blade decoration is found on both the ura and omote sides of the katana. The hamon is very prominent and the blade is very sharp, which make this shirasaya katana the perfect sword to expand your collection. Details: Blade length: ca. 68.8 cm Handle length: ca. 26 cm Total length: ca. 96.5 cm Blade strength (thickness) at the habaki : 7 mm Blade height (from edge to spine) at the habaki : ca. 3.4 cm Weight without saya: 1,013 g Weight with saya: 1,306 g

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Dragonfly Katana - Unokubi Zukuri

Our dragonfly Katana (Unokubi Zukuri) is part of the Ronin class and is forged of 1060 steel. The blade is sharply polished and forged in the style of Unokubi Zukuri, which was derived from Naginata and later transferred to other weapons like the Katana. The blade form makes the blade lighter because less steel was used, which therefore makes the sword the perfect Katana for cutting. The blade hardness is 55 HRC and was tested and confirmed in a laboratory in Germany. The ito wrapping was done in black silk and it was applied to the real ray skin on the handle. The handle and blade are bound by 3 Mekugi for a solid fit of the hilt on the tang. The fittings of the Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira and Menuki are done in black iron and displays the well-known dragonfly theme. In ancient Japan the dragonfly was revered by the Samurai, because it only flew forwards and never back. The dragonfly is considered a sign of determination and courage, and so mirrors the essence of the Samurai existence. Details: Blade length: 74.2 cm Hilt length: 28.3 cm Weight with Saya: 1,100 g Weight without Saya: 980 g Hardness: 55 HRC

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Practical Katana Plus

The Practical Plus Katana from CAS Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus katana features genuine same (rayskin) on the tsuka, with a tsuka-ito (wrap) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki and the handsome tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 40 1/4" Blade Length: 27 1/4" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 2lb 8oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1 1/4" Width at Tip: 7/8" Thickness at Guard: 1/4" Thickness at Tip: 1/8" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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A.P.O.C. Survival Katana

Before the seven seals are torn away... CAS proudly introduces the A.P.O.C. Swords from Dragon King. Whether it be plague, natural disaster, mass hysteria, nuclear fallout, zombies, alien invasion or mankind’s inevitable A.I. war, these tactical swords feature a meek and functional design against unremitting maintenance and corrosion in those bleak future days. But such thought in design are expected from combining the expertise of the artisans of Dragon King and the mind of sword maker, Gus Trim. Tactically black and no frills, the removable durable black G10 handle scales cover a thick full-tang on the Black Oxide coated 9260 Spring Steel blades. The black textured fiberglass sheaths are fitted to a Molle compatible kydex platform that allows you to secure your swords to belt or pack in multiple carry positions. A hole in the end of the scabbard allows drainage in wet environs. A notch in the handle and the platform allows for stealth unsheathing as well as locking the sword securely for inverted maneuvers. No preparations for the end times are complete without an A.P.O.C. tactical sword for when the bullets run out, the knives are too short and your life is on the line. The A.P.O.C. Katana at a glance looks atypical except for the classic Japanese styled blade. But fans of Gus Trim will recognize his subtle style and perfection in a design that’s historically atypical for this famed sword maker. When he was still making this sword, Gus called this model the "Little Tigress" and it's easy to see why. The 11 3/8” full tang G10 handle glides gently in the hand as the handle slabs, rivets and blade profile are effortlessly flush all around preventing blisters or lesions which eliminates a big problem when combatting in an infectious environment. The hooked guard prevents your fingers from sliding onto the blade edge. The 23 1/2" blade edge and contour features another Atrim profiling feature allowing precise cuts and slices. At 36 5/8” overall and 2 lbs 6 oz the A.P.O.C. Katana is hefty enough to split skulls and sever limbs but light enough to not hinder a valiant retreat. Specifications Overall: 36 5/8" Blade Length: 23 1/2" Handle Length: 11 3/8" Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz Point of Balance: 2" Blade Steel: 9260 Thickness of blade: 4mm Handle Material: G10

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Tiger Elite Katana

The Tiger Elite Katana has been re-designed from kissaki to kashira. Utilizing a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available, the Tiger is equally at home as a cutting blade or showpiece. The K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method which produces a HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. This allows for superior edge holding and cutting ability while allowing the blade to absorb the shock of a blow. The hamon (temper line) and hada (folding pattern) are very prominent. The koshirae (fittings) are all made from blackened bronze and detailed in gold. The tsuba (guard) is made from blackened iron with a `stalking tiger´ motif. The same is of the finest ray skin while the tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and sageo (scabbard cord) are made from top-quality japanese cotton. The Tiger is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: * Hand forged and folded steel blade * Traditional Construction * Superior Quality MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 29 Handle length: 11 Overall length: 41 Weight: 2lb 8oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.35" Width at Tip: 1.03" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .16" Sori: 3/4"

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Fujisan Katana

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and plays an important role in the ancient Japanese religion Shinto. Fu means rich, Ji means warrior and San means mountain. The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The tsuba shows Mount Fuji. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This katana has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 73 cm Total length without scabbard: 104 cm Handle length: 30,5 cm Blade´s curvature: 18-20 mm Weight without scabbard: 1050 g Weight with scabbard: 1300 g

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Musashi Elite Katana

Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Elite is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel, with new geometry to enhance cutting ability. It is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method, resulting in a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag. Elite Series: Incorporating a blend of the features of the Katanas in our popular Classic Series and those in our new Performance Series, the swords in our Elite Series embody a careful blend of form and function. As in the Classic Series, the swords have an upgraded standard of blade polish and other refinements in detail while changes in blade design have been introduced to enhance cutting performance. Key Features 1065 High-Carbon Blade Traditional Construction Quality fittings Measurements Blade length: 29" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 41" Weight: 2lb 11oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.38" Width at Tip: 1.08" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .14" Sori: 3/4"

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Magnum Phoenix

This beauty is named after the mystic bird that rises again from its ashes after being burnt. The Phoenix Damascus sword is characterised by the love of detail. The 200 layers of Damascus steel are classy and discreet. The blade is sharp. Beneath the traditionally wrapped and with two menukis decorated handle there is authentic ray skin. The blade is focussed by two mekugis. Every fitting part is decorated with pictures of a phoenix. After the wooden saya is lacquered elaborately, it is coated with clear paint. Details: Length: 100 cm Blade length: 70 cm Blade thickness: 7 mm Weight: 1050 g Blade material: Damascus steel

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Shoshin Hana Katana

The Shoshin Hana Katana appears to be a meticulously crafted blade that draws inspiration from the profound ethos of martial arts. The design reflects a commitment to the warrior spirit, emphasizing mindfulness, rigorous training, and a respectful approach towards opponents. The essence of "Shoshin Hana" encapsulates the philosophy of maintaining a beginner's mind, fostering a continual dedication to learning and growth within the martial arts discipline. This katana is not merely a weapon but a symbolic representation of the core principles inherent in martial arts training. The emphasis on overcoming obstacles underscores the importance of resilience and tenacity in the face of challenges. Furthermore, by recognizing and honoring martial arts teachers, the blade pays homage to the mentors who impart knowledge with sincerity and dedication. In essence, the Shoshin Hana Katana serves as a tangible reminder of the foundational values that define the martial arts journey – a fusion of discipline, mindfulness, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. japanese shaku 73.5 cms -moto haba 34 mm -moto kissane 7.5 mm -saki haba 25 mm -saki kasane 3.5 mm -notarae hamon -real yokote and chu kissaki -shinogi zuguri -standard bohi Overall Length: 42' Blade: 29.33' Hand forged (1095 steel). Clay tempered and water quenched blade.Hardness 55 HRC(Edge) 40 HRC(Body) Clay coated. Shinogi Zukuri. Genuine black same’ tsuka, Genuine grey Cowhide Tsuka Ito. Silver seppa and HANA habaki. Silver Hana menuki. Brass fuchi and kashira. Black matt saya with buffalo horn koikuchi,sayajiri.

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Sea Wave Katana

Sea waves are unique in the duality of their existence. They are fleeting yet eternal with their ebb and flow. The sound of sea waves can invoke a serene calmness and relaxation or fear and mortal dread when violently stirred. In medieval Japan the “katana” was symbol of peace, power and order but when in the wrong hands could be used for chaos, death and destruction. Our Sea Wave Katana and Wakizashi from Dragon King embody similar dualities in their existence.The placid blue saya conceals a rippling folded steel blade featuring bo-hi (groove) collared by a silver hibaki and notched seppa. The hada and hamon mirror the silver turbulent waves depicted tsuba, kashira and fuchi. Silver and gold menuki contrast against the dark blue tsuka handle wrap overlaid white same (ray skin). A blue and white sageo complete the saya accented by buffalo horn kurikata and koiguchi. The Sea Wave Katana & Wakizashi feature another duality between being formidable weapons and works of art. Key Features: 27 5/8" Forged and Folded Steel Blade Traditional Handle Construction Beautiful sea wave motify Overall: 40 3/8" Blade Length: 27 5/8" Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz Sori: 7/8" Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Please note: The matching Katana can be found under item number 11856.

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Citadel Yushu Katana

The name of Yushu (engl. "perfection") carries this sword to right. The lots of details make it a work of art of the highest class. Handle end (Kashira) and handle clamp (Fuchi) are made of iron, covered with simple, but elegant, high-gloss black varnish. Also made from iron is the tsuba, which is not casted but made by hand. It shows a Japanese temple with Cherry blossom (Sakura no Hana) in the foreground. Decorations (Menuki) of silvered bronze offer a nice contrast to the dark handle wrap (Tsuka-Maki) and emphasize the graceful whole. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi). Forged integral Habaki made of silvered and engraved copper. Seppa made from silvered brass. Handle wrapped in black, Japanese silk in Katate-Maki style. Black, high-polish sheath with incorporated ray skin (Same Kuroro style). The razor sharp blades are made of 1075 carbon steel. Under traditional clay coating differentiated hardened to approx. 60 HRC at the cutting edge and approx. 40 HRC at the back of the blade. By the skills of the polisher the masterly work of the blacksmith comes fully to bear. A mirror-polished surface, as well as a clearly recognizable temper line (hamon) are the result. To every sword belongs a high-quality sword bag, and a padded Cordura bag for transport next to a production certificate. Details: Overall length: approx. 102.5 cm Blade length: approx. 74 cm Handle length: approx. 28.5 cm Blade Material: 1075 carbon steel Weight (without sheath): approx. 1050 g

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Oni Katana

The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore similar to western demons or trolls. In modern culture they are beginning to move away from this menacing connotation into the role of guardian or protector, similar in character to gargoyles. Their power and ferocity, however, have not diminished. There is a Japanese saying which translates to "Oni with an iron club", or to be of an invincible nature, a fitting association with the 29" L6/Bainite blade on which our Oni Katana is built. The blade features the geometry of our Performance Series for outstanding cutting ability. The 14" tsuka is wrapped in black ray skin and silk ito while the Koshirae feature Oni in various classical styles. A unique combination of folklore and functionality. Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades. Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing. KEY FEATURES: * L6/Bainite Performance Series Katana Blade * Traditional Construction * Designed for Martial Artists MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 29" Handle length: 14" Overall length: 44" Weight in box: 2lb 13oz

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Hana Katana

Hana hand forged samurai sword from the Dragon King forge A simple design may be associated by some as a lack of sophistication but such is not the case with the Hana Katana from Dragon King. The Hana Katana embodies power, form and function in the simplest of accoutrements. The blackened tsuba (guard), fuchi (collar) and fuchi-kashira (pommel) display falling cherry blossoms juxtaposed by the real white same (ray skin) under the black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and accented by silver cherry blossom menuki (handle ornaments), habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers). The 27 1/2" forged steel blade's distinctive hamon (temper line) flows smoothly from kissaki (blade point) to the habaki. The blade is concealed in a textured, matte black saya with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and black sageo (cord). The Hana Katana is a sword for the humble warrior who needs only to let the blade do the talking. Key Features: • 27 1/2" Forged T10 Steel Blade • Blackened furniture with falling cherry blossom motif • Traditional handle construction Specifications Overall: 40 1/2" Blade Length: 27 1/2" Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz Sori: 1/2" Blade Steel: T10 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Practical Katana

The ever-popular Practical Katana gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy katana sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive katana blades and producing an HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo. The Practical Wakizashi and Practical Tanto match the katana and provide a useful and economical set. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 39 1/2" Blade Length: 27 1/4" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 2lb 6oz Point of Balance: 5 3/4" Width at Guard: 1 1/4" Width at Tip: 4/5" Thickness at Guard: 1/4" Thickness at Tip: 3/16" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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28.5" Daimyo F/F Tri-Steel Shobu Katana in Mokko Cherry

The Shobu (iris leaf) Katana, a reproduction of blades made in preparation of the Mongol invasion, provides an geometry optimized for cutting power. Featuring a diamond cross-section that flares at the Shinogi, the edge has a wider cutting angle, thus reinforcing the edge. The blade has an elegant sweeping tip without a Yokote, accentuated by a Suguha (straight) Hamon.The 28.5" blade is forge-folded from 1095/1080/1060 tri-steel, clay-tempered and fitted in an elegant and understated cherry blossom theme. The 12.5" Tsuka is wrapped in black silk Ito over a pair of cherry blossom Menuki. The Saya is finished in a high-gloss black 11-layer natural lacquer. Details Blade length (in/cm): 28.5/72.39 Steel: Forge Folded Tri-Steel Polish: Hand Temper: Differential Clay-Tempered Bo-hi: No Tsuba: Mokko Cherry Fuchi-Kashira: Mokko Cherry Menuki: Cherry/Bird Ito: Black-Silk Saya: Black-Gloss

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Raptor Unokubi Zukuri

The Raptor series, our new line of cutting katanas, has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets. The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's Neck) blade design is patterned after the shape of the Naginata, the powerful long-handled weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade. Details: Overall length: 45" Blade length: 28.5" Handle length: 13" Weight: 2lb 12oz 5160 high-carbon steel Details will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Katana Purple

The katana has a hand-forged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The sword comes with a cotton cloth bag. Blade Material: 1045 Carbon Steel Handle Material: Wood / Ray Skin / Cotton Sheath: Wood Handle Length: 28 cm Blade Length: 72 cm Overall Length (without sheath): 101 cm Weight (without sheath): 1050 g

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O Katana

Cold Steel: "...The Japanese swords of the Imperial Series have proven since their initial introduction almost two years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our new Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on the Imperial swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish. The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have Same covered, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. If you´re in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you´ll be happy to own one of these." Specifications: Weight without Saya: 1344 g Thick: 0.79 cm Blade: 91.44 cm Handle: 33 cm Same (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass Menuki Steel: 1055 High Carbon Overall: 124.46 cm Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2020.

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Orborozuki - Half Moon - Limited Edition

Sakae Forge specializes in the highest quality swords, forged in tradition, and dedicated to the spirit of the samurai. The swords are forged by Ron Chen. Ron Chen was born in Taiwan in 1981. His father, Paul Chen, had an early interest in swords and custom knife making. Ron benefitted greatly from his father’s expertise, and from an early age took a great interest in the Japanese sword. A talented artist in his own right, upon graduating University, Ron decided to apprentice as a sword smith. He worked for several years at his father’s factory, learning modern and traditional forging skills, and honing his craft. The popular brand Hanwei belongs to Ron's father Paul Chen. We also have lots of Katana of Hanwei in our shop.The Orborozuki Katanas were designed by Paul Chen. There are three different versions of the Orborozuki sword series: Orborozuki - New Moon Orborozuki - Half Moon Orborozuki - Full Moon All three swords are exclusively in our shop. The blades are forged with maraging steel, which has undergone a special heat treatment. Paul Chen chose the Moon concept as the theme of this sword series because he believes it fits in perfectly with the Japanese spirit of Bushido, which promotes modesty and accuracy.The Orborozuki Katanas are part of the 2019 edition consisting of 100 strictly limited Katanas from the Sakaeforge by Ron Chen. The swords are delivered with a wooden box and a cleaning kit. Including certificate. Details: Blade Length: 73,5 cm Handle Length: 28 cm

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Old Pine Katana, Blade Length 77.47 cm

The Old Pine Katana was originally released using an unfolded, modern high alloy steel with a high tech heat treatment. However, while the prototypes were quite impressive, once it went in to production we found the factory was unable to deliver sufficient numbers in the quality we required. And then a devastating fire at the Hanwei forge forced Hanwei to re-evaluate whether to continue with the new steel. At that point we suspended sales of the Old Pine Katana until we could get some idea as to what we could expect from the factory.Bugei is pleased to announce that they will now be offering the Old Pine Katana again, but this time in the tried and tested powdered steel used in all of the sword lines for the last decade. This steel has been durable, reliable, and the factory was able to produce swords for us at the quality required in the past. So Bugei is now offering the Old Pine for sale again, except now it will be with the steel as used in all our other swords. Please note that until we get in our first shipment the photographs will show the old steel type. The goal was to make a sword that was without peer in terms of performance but would still have a beautiful and somewhat traditional look. Since the sword is intended to be a strong workhorse that you can rely on day in and day out for years, the sword is mounted in an understated "pine" motif. The pine tree endures year round as it is an evergreen which befits the steel used for this fine and powerful katana that will never let you down. The blackened iron tsuba is a classic design picturing a pine tree and pine needles. The shape was chosen as it allows the swordsman to place the sword on the ground in front of them without worrying about the sword rolling. The fuchi kashira are also blackened iron with pine motifs. The menuki are gold gilded representations of pine cones. The green saya represents the year round green of the evergreen pine and sports understated hand-painted gold needles.The tsuka is wrapped in brown silk ito with blackened samekawa underneath. The sword has two mekugi and all saya parts are made of fine horn. The blade has light niku but is of moderate weight and dimensions with an extended chu kissaki and moderate sori. It is a very sharp blade that is an aggressive cutter that should handle any conventional cutting practice. It handles relatively lightly in the hands but of course balance will vary according to blade and tsuka length as chosen by the customer. The prototype sword shown in the photographs is approximately 30 inches long with a 14" tsuka.This sword is available for order now from Bugei Trading Company. As swords arrive from the factory and pass our stringent quality control orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.Customers have a choice in sword length (nagasa). We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. During a quality control visit we asked Keith Larman to measure a "typical" Old Pine katana. Here are the measurements for this one sword. Nagasa: 30" Kasane (thickness at habaki): 8mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Kissaki Length: 34mm Deep Sori: 1.1" or 28mm Tsuka: 35.56 cm Blade: 77.47 cm Weight: approx. 1.3 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: no

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Zatoichi Shirasaya Katana, Folded Blade

This sword is one of three exciting versions offered by Hanwei of the sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black sword (#11913), with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the sword #11912 which features a fully-forged straight Katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the Zatoichi sword (#11914) is housed in exquisite rosewood. Key Features: Folded High-Carbon Blade Rosewood handle and scabbard Superior Quality from CAS Hanwei Specifications: Overall: 99.06 cm Blade Length: 71.12 cm Handle Length: 26.67 cm Weight: 0.70 kg Point of Balance: 19.05 cm Blade Steel: ASSAB K120c Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Practical Pro Katana

Due to demand, the Practical Pro Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from handforged, 1566 steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are done in antiqued black iron. The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the "Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. For those interested in an economical katana that can stand the rigors of heavy cutting (tameshigiri), the Practical Pro is an excellent choice. KEY FEATURES: Antiqued Fittings Hand-Forged 1566 Steel Blade Deep Black Lacquered Saya MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 74.93 cm HANDLE LENGTH: 38.1 cm OVERALL LENGTH: 116.21 cm Weight with Saya: 1600 g Weight without Saya: 1300 g

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Imperial Forge - Katana Forged Steel

Imperial Forge: "We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Forged Steel Sword Collection; masterfully hand crafted specifically to be used in "the way of the sword", rather then hung on the wall. Using specially forged and tempered high carbon steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial Sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship. Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. Keeping with Japanese traditions our Imperial Sword Collection is crafted using only traditional materials and fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each tsuka (handle) is covered in black ray skin and tightly wrapped in the traditional cross over style ito (braid) with green or black cord. It takes time to produce swords of this quality and this is why our Imperial Sword Collection is more difficult to acquire. It is best to order or reserve your blade as soon as possible as we do not always have full availability in stock. We take great pride in the quality and performance of or swords, we will not compromise this quality and performance just to sell more." Specifications: Weight with Saya: 1550 g Weight without Saya: 1000 g Blade: 71.12 cm Handle: 28.89 cm Overall: 103.51 cm Handle: green / black or black/black

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Mokko Renshu Katana - No Hi

Hanwei's Renshu Series of samurai swords combines robust 5160 spring steel through-hardened blades with the economical handle fittings of the Practical Series. This combination makes an affordable sword that will hold up well to cutting practice without the fear of harming an expensive sword. Key Features: • 5160 spring steel blade • Through hardened for toughness Specifications Overall: 41 1/2" Blade Length: 28 1/8" Handle Length: 12 1/4" Weight: 2lb 7oz Point of Balance: 5 1/4" Thickness at Guard: 0.26" Thickness at Tip: 0.16" Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Practical Light Katana

The Practical Special Katana is a subtly modified version of the Practical Katana, made in response to requests for a quicker sword at the same economy price. The blade dimensions on this katana have been changed only slightly and the tsuba cutouts have been enlarged, and though this has resulted in a weight loss of only approx. 85 g, the difference in handling is very noticeable. The Practical Katana will remain the standard for hard, regular cutting but for those needing a faster draw, multiple cut katana at an economy price, the Special Katana is the answer. Special Features: • High carbon forged blade • Differentially tempered • Quick blade Details: Overall length: approx. 99 cm Blade length: approx. 68.6 cm Handle length: approx. 28 cm Blade Material: High Carbon Steel Weight: approx. 1021.4 g

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Musashi Katana

Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, was well above average height and Hanwei’s classic rendition of his Daito (long sword) reflects the impressive length of the original and features the legendary double-ring iron tsuba. The Musashi Katana sword from Hanwei is mounted in black with a textured saya for durability and the tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade of the katana is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. Details: Total length: 114 cm Blade length: 74 cm Handle length: 37.5 cm Weight: 1.22kg Center of gravity: 11.43 cm Thickness at the tip: 6 mm HRC cutting edge: 60 HRc back: 40

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Dragonfly Katana - 28" blade

Our new Dragonfly Katana possesses all the attributes that make a katana. An original distinctive style, with a thinner and lighter blade that is individually hand forged and folded. Our Dragonfly Katana features the blending of T-10 and 1055 steel. This new folded steel combination presents striking contrast between the layers and when polished reveals a highly visible hada. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. The tsuba design is made in iron with a copper inlaid dragonfly, which contrasts beautifully against the weathered looking iron. The authenticity and craftsmanship behind these fittings. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster, and gives it less resistance when cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. Three blade lengths are available: 12151 Dragonfly Katana - 76.2 cm blade length 12152 Dragonfly Katana - 73.66 cm blade length 12153 Dragonfly Katana - 71.12 cm blade length Order your preference while supplies last. Specifications Overall: 45 1/2" Blade Length: 28" Handle Length: 12" Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz Thickness at Guard: 6.8mm Thickness at Tip: 2.5mm Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: T10 & 1055 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Crane Katana, 75 cm Blade Length

The Crane katana by Bugei is an elegant sword at a very reasonable price. The Crane tapers more towards the tip than the heavier *feeling* Samurai model. The Crane style is forged out of Swedish powdered steel with a dramatic hada, grain pattern, resulting from the forging/folding process. The tsuba, guard, is a pierced crane style and quite beautiful. The Crane symbolizes wisdom and longevity. The menuki are a younger and an older scholar/sage. The meaning is this, a man of wisdom and integrity would be long in the service of his lord, usually surviving one lord to serve the next generation, thus the analogy with the Crane, wisdom and longevity. This sword will serve well those who want a faster blade for iaido and yet still want a blade that has the strength for serious cutting. The nakago on the Crane Katana is ten inches in length with two mekugi securing the tsuka, handle, to the nakago, tang. The tsuka is wrapped in black silk ito. Like all of our swords many different blade and tsuka lengths are available providing a great deal of choice to fit each individuals' needs. Tsuka lengths of 11", 13", 14" and 15" are available with the Crane katana. Length of blade runs 27.5, 28.5, and 29.5. The beautiful hada (grain in the steel) is very apparent in our swords. This is the result of the extensive forging and folding process that is done by hand for each individual sword. The Crane tsuba is extraordinary in it's beauty and detail. It is a light tsuba and adds to the overall lightness of the blade. Menuki: Sage/Scholar Motohaba: 1 3/16 inch Sakihaba: 7/8" Torisori: 3/4" Kissaki: 1 1/4" Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes The sword is available in the following options: SJC1409 = Tsuka: 38 cm - Blade: 75 cm 11915 = Tsuka: 35.56 cm - Blade: 72.39 cm 11916 = Tsuka: 33 cm - Blade: 69.85 cm Weight: 1.16 kg

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Celestial Katana

The celestial bodies pull at the water’s edge and create the tide, the ebb and flow of waves that bring time and balance to our world. As the samurai warrior must give and take with the ever-flowing tides of life, the Celestial Katana reflects all the harmonious aspects of the heavens and the sea.A beautiful 27 5/8” L6 blade featuring a straight hamon line symbolizing placidity. The kashira and tsuba juxtaposes the hamon with a depiction of turbulent sea with waves crashing against the rocks. The tsuka features black cotton sageo over white same with multi-finish planetary menuki. The saya sparkles with a beautiful silver flake with a gloss polish with a buffalo horn kojiri, kurikata and koiguchi adorned with a navy and white sageo.Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades. Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing. Key Features: L6/Bainite Katana Blade Traditional Construction Designed for Martial Artists Specifications Overall: 39 3/8” Blade Length: 27 5/8” Handle Length: 10 ½” Weight: 2.3 lbs Sori: .5" Blade Steel: L6 Hrc Edge: 58~60 Hrc Back: 38~42 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Noh Katana

The tsuba of this katana features actors of the traditional Japanese Noh-theatre, which originates from the 13th century and is still today very popular. The Noh Katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in red cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and has a red high gloss finish. The blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This katana has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 73 cm Total length without scabbard: 100 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 18-20 mm Thickness of the blade´s back: 5-6 mm Handle length: 26,5 cm Weight without scabbard: 1100 g Weight with scabbard: 1350

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Zatoichi Shirasaya Katana

This sword is one of three exciting versions offered by Hanwei of the sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black sword #11913, with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by this sword which features a fully-forged straight Katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the Zatoichi sword #11914 is housed in exquisite rosewood. Key Features: Forged High-Carbon Blade Natural Wood Handle/Saya Superior Quality Specifications: Overall: 96,4 cm Overall including Saya: 106 cm Blade Length: 67.4 cm Handle Length: 26.5 cm Weight: 0.72 kg Weight including Saya: 1 kg Blade Steel: 1566 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Golden Autumn Katana

With this katana the John Lee series presents their new premium model. The blade is made of 12x (about 8,000 layers) folded carbon steel, differentiated hardened with clay coat 60 HRC at the blade and about 40 HRC at blade back. The blade is also build in Kobuse-Style * (hard jacket, soft core). The masterful work of the polisher brings Damascus structure and a temper line to reveal, underscored by a mirror polish on the back of the blade. All decorations (Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi and Kashira) are handmade and set in a simple fall scene the beauty of the moment. This simple but elegant decorations are in the style of the Edo era (1603 - 1868). The handle is wrapped with black silk, lined with traditional paper triangles (Hishigami) and real ray skin. Two conical mekugi (bamboo sticks) connect the long-held tang and the sword handle. The black, high gloss lacquered scabbard features a worked into ray skin inlay. In addition to a high-quality sageo, the scabbard convinces with terminations (koiguchi, kurigata, Kojiri) from buffalo horn. Within the scope of supply are an attractive collector's box made of wood, a printed cloth bag, seal and certificate. Details: Blade length up to Tsuba: 72.5 cm Handle Length: 29 cm Overall length without scabbard: 102.5 cm Weight without scabbard: 1290 g

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Ogami Itto Katana - Lone Wolf and Cub

Dragon King Founder, Frenchie Jian, was inspired as a young man by the Lone Wolf and Cub series which sparked his interest in swords. To honor his hero, Dragon King faithfully reproduces Ogami Itto's katana with a forged and functional blade.Simple yet powerful in its design, the distinctive blackened abalone (awabi) shell tsuba contrasts against the highly polished fuchi and kashira etched with Japanese Dogwood blossoms. The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton over white same (rayskin) with silver dragon menuki.The 28 3/8” forged blade is sheathed in a black ribbed saya featuring a silver steel kojiri with etched Japanese Dogwood blossom motif matching the katana. Black buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata with black sageo complete the saya. Included is a silver kozuka (small knife) etched with the Japanese Dogwood blossom motif. Sword collectors and fans of the series will appreciate the effort to replicate this piece. Kozuka Overall 7 3/8” Blade 3 3/8” Handle 4” Key Features: Faithful reproduction of the Ogami Katana 28 3/8" Forged Steel Blade Traditional Handle Construction Specifications Overall: 41" Blade Length: 28 3/8" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 2 lbs 8 lbs Sori: 1" Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Practical Plus XL Light Katana

The Practical Plus XL Light Katana from Hanwei provides a cutting sword that is economical while featuring traditional fittings and construction methods. Designed for quicker cuts in heavier targets, these katanas feature genuine same (rayskin) on the tsuka with a tightly-woven cotton tsuka-ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome iron tsuba features a "sunburst" design with a brass habaki. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 40 1/2” Blade Length: 28 ½” Handle Length: 11” Weight: 2lb 9oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1 1/2" Width at Tip: 1 1/4" Thickness at Guard: 1/4" Thickness at Tip: 1/8" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Citadel Ronin Katana

Rônin was called a masterless samurai in ancient Japan. In this context, the story of the "47 Rônin", which avenged the death of their master and thus proved the unconditional loyalty of the samurai to their master, became well known.The Citadel Rônin Katana impresses with its simple, traditional look. The handcrafted tsuba, like the fuchi and kashira, is made of lacquered iron. - Shinogi-zukuri-style blade with a fuller (Bo-Hi) on the back of the blade. - Forged copper habaki. - Handle wrapping made of black, Japanese silk in the classic Hineri Maki style, black matt lacquered sheath with shiny black lacquer speckles (Kuroishime style).The razor-sharp blades are made of 1075 carbon steel. Under traditional clay coating, these are hardened to approx. 60 HRC on the cutting edge and approx. 40 HRC on the back of the blade. The masterly work of the blacksmith comes into its own through the skills of the polisher. The result is a mirror-polished surface and a clearly recognizable hardening line (Hamon).In addition to a manufacturing certificate, each sword comes with a high-quality sheath and a padded Cordura bag for transport. Details: Blade steel: DNH7 Handle material: wood / ray skin / silk Sheath: wood Handle length: 29 cm Blade length: 69 cm Total length (without scabbard): 102.5 cm Weight (without scabbard): 1100 g

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Musha 1060 Katana Musashi, 73,66 cm

A classic samurai sword forged from 1060 carbon steel. Extremely resilient and durable, making this model a cost-effective sword for cutting practice and home defense. Mono-tempered blade and machine polished. Fitted with authentic lacquer Saya, cast iron fittings, genuine ray-skin panels and silk Ito. This model does not have a fuller (Bo-Hi) and is a heavier cutting blade. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 29/73.66 Overall length (in/cm): 44.75/113.67 Weight (lbs/kg): 2.4/1.09 Steel: 1060 Spring Steel Polish: Machine Temper: Mono-tempered Bo-hi: No Tsuba: Musashi Fuchi-Kashira: Musashi Menuki: Yajiri Ito: Black silk Saya: Black gloss

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Bamboo-Katana, 75 cm Blade Length

Bugei reaches into history to design blades to be used by the student of traditional Japanese Sword Arts. The Bamboo Katana was Bugei's first production sword. And all these years later the updated Bamboo Katana with its elegant black fittings and gold bamboo highlights continues to be one of our most popular swords. Bamboo is a popular theme for Japanese sword mounts as it represents both strength and flexibility, qualities highly prized by the Samurai. The tsuba (sword guard) is made from a plate of soft copper that is given a hard gloss black coating and then gold highlights are applied to the intricate bamboo. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in black silk ito to complement the gloss black saya and glossy black fittings. Originally made of Manchurian Rail steel, the Bamboo Katana is now made with a superior folded Swedish Powdered steel for added beauty and toughness. The Bamboo is a larger sword with moderate niku ("meat to the blade") creating an excellent sword for more difficult traditional targets. As always, our swords not only look like high quality swords, they also have quality of design, fit and finish that is not readily visible, like our 10" nakago with two mekugi to insure that the blade stays secure in the tsuka.The steel of these blades is folded and forged, then clay coated and heated to a red hot state before being quenched in water. This forms a resilient softer steel body (45-48 RC) with an aggressively hard edge (59 RC). This provides exceptional strength and shock resistance with superior edge holding and cutting ability. Careful polishing reveals the hamon and hada showing off the different crystalline structures of the steel. The swords clearly show the martinsite edge, the pearlite body, and nioi crystalline structure that lights up on the true hamon. Both the tsuka and the saya are hand made for each individual sword. This attention to detail means that you, our customer, get the best that we can provide.We also offer a wakizashi and tanto with fully matching furniture should you want to form a matching set (daisho). Included with each sword are a sword bag and quality cleaning kit we import directly from Japan. And as is true of all of our swords. Nagasa: 30" Kasane (thickness at habaki): 7.5mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 6mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 24mm Kissaki Length: 38mm Weight: approx. 1.2 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes The sword is available in the following options: SJC1401 = Tsuka: 38 cm - Blade: 75 cm 11919 = Tsuka: 35.56 cm - Blade: 72.39 cm 11920 = Tsuka: 33 cm - Blade: 69.85 cm

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Dragonfly Katana, 72.39 cm Blade Length

One of the newer and very popular offerings from Bugei is our Dragonfly koshirae katana. It is a katana of distinctive style with a thinner, lighter blade individually hand forged and folded from the superior Swedish Powdered Steel. It comes as a shinogi zukuri sword with a chu kissaki. It is available with or without bo-hi and is a very affordable sword.Wakizashi and Tanto are also available in matched designs.The work with Paul Chen continues to produce swords of the highest quality -- the best value for the money. All of Buge swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai's desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The blade feels very light in the hand but it is not overly thin. However, one should take care in cutting anything more than soft targets with a sword of this design.The lighter weight, with available bo-hi, and beautiful hamon and hada, a product of the forging and folding of the Swedish Powdered steel, will make this sword a favorite of Iai practitioners as well as anyone interested in a light fast katana. The tsuka has the slight "waisting", ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the lood of old iron. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are the best that we have offered.We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. Nagasa: 29" Kasane (thickness at habaki): 6.5mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 25mm Kissaki Length: 38mm Details: Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes Weight: 1.08 kg SJC1614 = Tsuka: 35.56 cm - blade: 75 cm 11921 = Tsuka: 33 cm - blade: 72.39 cm 11922 = Tsuka: 30.48 cm - Blade: 69.85 cm 11923 = Tsuka: 27.94 cm - Blade: 72.39 cm

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Musashi Iaito, 97,8cm Gesamtlänge

The Musashi Iaito from Paul Chen provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven leather Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. Named for one of the most renowned swordmasters in Japanese history and featuring the famous "double ring" iron tsuba, the Musashi Iaito is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. Specifications Overall: 38 ½” Blade Length: 27” Handle Length: 10 ½” Weight: 1lb 14oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.19" Width at Tip: .88" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .18" Sori: 3/4" Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Spring Sakura Katana by Dragon King

The sakura, the cherry blossom, explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but then soon falls. History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior to fall in battle in a field of scattered cherry blossoms. Our Spring Sakura Katana represents this beautiful Japanese metaphor of the transience of life. The blackened fuchi, kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accents the forged and through-hardened 27" blade. The 5160 forged high-carbon steel blade features a 1 ½" kissaki (point) and marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc with blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping or deformation on soft and semi-hard targets. Contrasted only by the crimson tsuka-ito (handle wrap), same (ray skin) on the wood core handle, the notched seppa (spacers), silver habaki (blade collar) and cherry blossom menuki (handle ornaments) represent the only vivid aspects of this sobering piece. The black lacquered saya (scabbard) features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and wood kurikata (knob) and black sageo (cord). Key Features: • 5160 Through-Tempered High-Carbon Forged Steel Blade • Traditional Construction with Exceptional Attention to Detail • Cherry Blossom Motif Specifications Overall: 39 3/4" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Kill Bill - Hattori Hanzo sword - handforged

This is the Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill movie sword used by Uma Thurman in the movies Kill Bill 1 and 2. Since quite a long time there were only decorative swords on the market matching the Kill Bill theme. But now there is the first real razor sharp handforged Kill Bill sword for sale ! The blade is polished very sharp so you can do cutting test with your Hanzo sword right now ! There are 2 megukis in the handle which hold the blade tight. The handle wrapping is made from leather and under it there are 2 nice menuki. The fittings are made from blackened iron and show blossoms. The blade is made from high carbon steel and has a fake temper line. Right behind the habaki the Hanzo lion is engraved on the blade. This katana will be delivered together with a high quality stand and a maintenance kit. Details Total Length : 102 cm Blade Length : 70,5 cm Handle Length : 29 cm Weight : ca 1.32 kg

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Zatoichi Shirasaya Katana, Black

This sword is one of three exciting versions offered by Hanwei of the sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black sword (#11913), with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the sword #11912 which features a fully-forged straight Katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the Zatoichi sword (#11914) is housed in exquisite rosewood. Key Features: Carbon steel with etched temper line blade Slim profile Supplied with fabric sword bag. Specifications: Overall: 100.33 cm Blade Length: 72.39 cm Handle Length: 26.67 cm Weight: 0.68 kg Point of Balance: 20.32 cm Blade Steel: 5140 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Shintai Katana

Shintai are objects, which play the role of relics in religious sites. In the Japanese mythology they are considered to be the domicile of the gods (Kami). The sword is among mirror and gems (the Japanese throne regalia) a typical shintai. The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The tsuba features Japanese gods. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This katana has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 72 cm Total length without scabbard: 101 cm Handle length: 28 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 20 mm Weight without scabbard: 1100 g Weight with scabbard: 1400 g

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Practical plus Elite Katana

The Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a cutting sword that is economical while featuring traditional fittings and construction methods. Designed for multiple cuts in normal targets, these Practical Plus Elite Katana features genuine same (Rayskin) on the tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton tsuka-ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome iron tsuba features a "sunburst" design with a brass habaki. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 40" Blade Length: 28" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2lb 7oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.39" Width at Tip: 1.03" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .16" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Imperial Forge - Katana folded Steel limited Edition

We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Forge "Limited Edition" Collection; masterfully hand crafted and limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship. Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. The Limited Edition blade boasts a wide, double bo-hi which creates a 5 1/2" balance point. The thick shinogi and convex style ji gives you the ultimate durablity for the riggers of tameshigiri. Imperial Forge : "We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Folded Sword Collection; masterfully hand crafted specifically to be used in "the way of the sword", rather then hung on the wall. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship. Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. Keeping with Japanese traditions our Imperial Sword Collection is crafted using only traditional materials and fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each tsuka (handle) is covered in ray skin and tightly wrapped in the traditional cross over style ito (braid) with green cord. It takes time to produce folded blades of this quality and this is why our Imperial Sword Collection is more difficult to acquire. It is best to order or reserve your blade as soon as possible as we do not always have full availability in stock. We take great pride in the quality and performance of or swords, we will not compromise this quality and performance just to sell more." Specifications Blade: 29" Handle: 12 " Overall: 42 1/4" Steel 1080 HRC 62/44 Weight with Saya 1350 g Weight without Saya 1200 g

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Koi Katana

The Koi Katana from Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade. The blade on this katana is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Koi Katana is mounted in black and white and features black same, the tsuka-ito is made of premium white Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black and white striped cotton sageo. A finely rendered Koi, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Koi katana from Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. It is said that a Koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery not unlike a Samurai warrior. As well, it is said that if a Koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword. Details: Overall length: approx. 114 cm Blade Length: approx. 72.4 cm Handle Length: approx. 37.5 cm Blade Material: T10 High-Carbon Steel Weight: approx. 1277 g Point of Balance: approx. 13.3 cm Sori: approx. 2.9 cm

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Omukade Honsanmai Katana

Introducing the Omukade – a remarkable upgrade with striking enhancements: Saya Color: Transformed from shiny red to matte red with grooves for a stunning new look. Tsuka Wrap: Ajirokumiage Maki style with JABARA silk from Japan, meticulously woven in a captivating gold color. Full Wrap Samekawa: Now using specially selected stingray leather, showcasing a beautiful spine pattern. Fuchi-Kashira: Updated with an Omukade Yokai-inspired pattern, drawing from the ancient Japanese legend of the giant centipede demon. Seppa: Enhanced with stacked Silver and Copper Seppa in 2 layers. Tsuba: Features a silver line surrounding the tsuba, combining luxury with a timeless classic feel. Improved Adhesive: Now more effective in extremely cold weather, with different attachment techniques to prevent loosening in various Koshirae, supporting all situations. Tang Polishing: Greatly improved according to traditional principles, ensuring an elevated experience from the original.The Omukade Honsanmai Katana is specially handmade and forged in the Yamato Nihonto tradition, which is considered to be the oldest tradition in Japanese swordmaking. Handforged, polished and sharpened, this forging method and with the use of premium quality, high carbon Japanese steel makes it an extremely sharp katana with honsanmai traditional structure.This is a high end katana that will appeal to the discriminating collector or serious practitioner. Featuring a hand forged and folded HonSanmai high carbon steel blade with 1024 layers, this is among the upper echelon of katana for the sword collector. The blade is clay tempered and water quenched (HRC 60-35) and comes hand polished with excellent hada. Specifications: *Imogata shaped Tsuka: the handle becomes thinner towards the kashira *Hand forged and folded high carbon steel blade (1024 layers) and t10 steel combined. *Clay tempered and water quenched blade (HRC 60-35) *Hand polished with excellent hada *Hand sharpened *Blackened copper tsuba *Silver seppa and habaki *Silver flower menuki *Silver fuchi and kashira *Red Japanese silk and ivory rayskin wrapped tsuka *Red gloss finish saya with silver kurikata , white-wine silk sageo *Silver sayajiri *Fully functional *Blade Structure is honsanmai Details: structure Honsanmai Blade length: 74.3 cm Handle length: 26.5 cm Overall length: 105 cm Weight: 1.22kg

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Hunter Katana

The Hunter Katana is built on the Hanwei L6/Bainite blade in the Shinogi Zukuri style, and featuring superb koshirae, the Hunter is a very desirable and functional piece. The subdued green silk ito and green striped lacquered saya compliment the blackened tsuba with golden accents, featuring a raptor stalking his next prey. Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades. Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing. Details: Overall length: approx. 104.8 cm Blade Length: approx. 70 cm Handle Length: approx. 31 cm Blade Material: Bainite Weight: approx. 1248 g Point of Balance: approx. 11.4 cm Sori: approx. 2.5 cm

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John Lee Shirasaya Katana black

Shirasaya refers to a special sword mount, which was formerly used for the gentle keeping of the blade. Especially in times of peace the blades were ideal protected stored in it. The unvarnished Magnolia wood absorbs the moisture inside the sheath, leads it to the outside and thus protects against rust. Many Shirasaya were provided with a "Sayagaki", an inscription, which gave information on smith, origin and classification. On the streets of Japan, the inconspicuous gear without handle and guard, especially in the late 19th Century was used because at that time the Emperor banned the carrying of Samurai swords. The Shirasaya mount, which was similar to a wooden sword or wooden stick was a clever way to wear the sword unnoticed. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel. The blade is sharp grounded with incorporated Hamon-line for a very authentic look. Wooden scabbard. With long tang, which is fixed with two bamboo pins (Mekugi) in the handle. The sword is thus fully demountable. Without plastic, only high-quality and authentic materials are used. Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapping is lined with genuine ray skin. All decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade from metal. A protective case made of fabric, a John Lee seal and a certificate are within the scope of supply. Details: Overall length: approx. 100.5 cm Blade length: approx. 72.5 cm Handle length: approx. 28 cm Blade Material: 1045 Carbon Steel Weight (without sheath): approx. 940 g

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Wave Katana (No Bo-hi) Square Tsuba

The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style katana is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. Details Overall length: 111.76 cm Blade length: 74.93 cm Handle length: 33.02 cm Tsuba: Square Tsuba

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John Lee Ninjato sharp

Many ninja swords available on the market have a straight blade, which is probably due to the film producers in Hollywood. The John Lee Ninjato, on the other hand, goes back to historical lore. As long as it is in the sheath, it is indistinguishable from a normal katana. The shortened blade only reveals itself when it is pulled and gives the ninja the decisive advantage in speed.The particularly flexible 9260 carbon spring steel is used as the blade steel. The steel hardened to approx. 55 ° Rockwell is known to hold its shape even under heavy loads. So ideal for cutting tests. Details: Handle length 31.5 cm Blade length 58 cm Total length (without scabbard) 89.5 cm Total length (with scabbard) 108.5 cm Weight (without scabbard) 1050 g

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Shishi/Liondog Katana, 72 cm Blade Length

Bugei is pleased to announce the reintroduction of an all new Lion Dog Koshirae - a matched set with a daito and tanto with the most intricate and elegant fittings Bugei has ever produced.The original Lion Dog was a favorite sword of many of Bugei's customers, but in the long run it was too difficult to produce reliably and we needed to focus on improving the core line of Bugei's swords.In the intervening years Bugei has been at the forefront in pushing new sword designs and improvements through Hanwei. Bugei went so far as to fly top ranked Japanese Sword Art instructors as well as professional sword polishers and koshirae craftsmen to China to help train the Japanese sword craftsmen at Hanwei. With the improvements we saw as a result of those efforts we decided to revisit the original idea behind the original Lion Dog koshirae. We thought of bringing it back as a "classic" design, but with all of the improvements seen from Paul Chen's Hanwei forge we decided it was time to challenge Hanwei to make their best sword ever. So we redesigned the koshirae, added kogatana and kogai, and really pushed the envelope for production swords. Hanwei was up to the challenge.The production sword market has grown greatly in the last 5-10 years. Many swords are haphazard at best in terms of shaping and style. We decided that if we were to reintroduce the Lion Dog koshirae we would completely redesign the concept.The "golden age" of the Japanese sword was Kamakura era of Japanese history. The very greatest names in Japanese sword history were working across Japan making fierce weapons that today are considered to be virtually priceless works of art. Many of these blades were deeply curved for use as tachi. As usage changed to katana style thrust through the obi on the warrior's side these magnificent blades were shortened. This created a very distinctive look to the curvature of the sword and basically defined what was "correct" for the rest of sword history. So we decided to focus on the period of history when the sword was first being worn through the obi. As a result we decided to produce the Lion Dog set as a daisho with the short sword being a tanto rather than the wakizashi to reflect the times we were representing. Next we went to the books on the great smiths of history. We chose a long sword (daito) and a tanto (shoto) by the great smith Masamune as the models for the shape, dimensions, and overall "feel" of the Lion Dog daisho. Masamune was considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, smiths of Japanese sword history.His influence on the Japanese sword was profound and widely felt. His "Ten Famous Students" are themselves considered the innovators and in the highest levels of sword craft historically. So it seemed only natural to select a blade shape based on the work of Masamune. Of course we could never duplicate the wonderous artistry of a master like Masamune, but we wanted to have something absolutely authoritative and representative to base the Lion Dog upon. This goes right down to the two fine grooves carefully carved into the tanto. The Lion Dog, or shishi, is a very popular motif in the sword arts. With the connotations of protection, power, and truth they were an appealing theme to the warrior. But to be strictly accurate Shishi translates just to "lion." Of course the problem here is there are no lions in Japan. So why did so many temples end up with shishi guarding the gates? Why is the image of the shishi such a powerful image?Lions were seen in early Buddhist art and were called "foo-dogs" by the Chinese (the dog of the Buddha) or "Lions of Korea" by the Koreans. Often the "foo-dog" was pictured in the presence of the Buddha and was considered to be a powerful guardian. The roar of the lion represented power, protection, authority, truth, and a naturalistic honesty within Buddhist thought.In the 7th century Buddhism swept into Japan from China and Korea. The Japanese would hae seen paintings and scultures at this time representing these creatures and since they didn't have lions themselves their representations and descriptions would be based somewhat on what they new from art and how the concept was introduced. One version of te shishi was called the Karashishi or "Chinese Lion" probably in part due to the similarity to the facial structure of the Chinese Pekinese dog.These were often represented with an open mouth. The opem mouth most likely represented the release of bad spirits. Sometimes they would hold a round Buddhist jewel in their open mouth or between their feet which itself represented great power. The Korean shishi was called the Komainu or "Korean Dog." Usually the Komainu shishi has a ferocious expression with a closed mouth for keeping in the good spirits.The shishi represents great power, strength and authority. There are other themes with the open and closed mouth of in and yo, birth and death, releasing and keeping in, and so forth. Ultimately the shishi is a powerful representation of the "muscle" backing up the truth of Buddhism. As a result in Japan many Buddhist temples will have two shishi guardians at the entrance.In revisiting the overall koshirae design we decided it was time to bring in things never seen before in production swords. Most production swords are untilitarian in design but there is a rich diversty of mounting styles and options in the world of the Japanese sword. We wanted to build a koshirae representative of the time and style. We designed a kozuka with a functional blade for the katana and a kogai for the tanto. The kozuka, kogai and menuki have a peony design which is traditionally used with the shishi motif. Details: Blade length: 79 cm Handle length: 38 cm The following versions of the Katana can be found in our shop: Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 79 cm blade length [11849] Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 75 cm blade length [11850] Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 72 cm blade length [11851] Important Note: The pictured Tanto in the product picture is not included, but you can also find it in our shop under the number: Shi-Shi / Liondog Tanto [11852]

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Practical Plus Iaito

The Practical Plus Iaito provides an economical yet authentic sword for the Iaido practitioner. It features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Iaito are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. Specifications Overall: 40 ½” Blade Length: 29" Handle Length: 10 ½” Weight: 1lb 15oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.20" Width at Tip: .85" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .18" Sori: 3/4" Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Dragonfly Katana - 29" blade

Our new Dragonfly Katana possesses all the attributes that make a katana. An original distinctive style, with a thinner and lighter blade that is individually hand forged and folded. Our Dragonfly Katana features the blending of T-10 and 1055 steel. This new folded steel combination presents striking contrast between the layers and when polished reveals a highly visible hada. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. The tsuba design is made in iron with a copper inlaid dragonfly, which contrasts beautifully against the weathered looking iron. The authenticity and craftsmanship behind these fittings. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster, and gives it less resistance when cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. Three blade lengths are available: 12151 Dragonfly Katana - 76.2 cm blade length 12152 Dragonfly Katana - 73.66 cm blade length 12153 Dragonfly Katana - 71.12 cm blade length Order your preference while supplies last. Specifications Overall: 43 3/4" Blade Length: 29" Handle Length: 13" Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz Thickness at Guard: 6.8mm Thickness at Tip: 2.5mm Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: T10 & 1055 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Wind and Thunder Katana

This new cutting katana from CAS/Hanwei is designed specifically for the martial artist. The Wind & Thunder features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The Wind & Thunder is fitted with the black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The handle is wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is done in a traditional black laquer and the sageo is also black cotton. This sword is an excellent choice for those interested in batto-jutsu. KEY FEATURES: Thick & Heavy Blade Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade Great for Tameshigiri MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 74.93 cm Handle length: 29.85 cm Overall length: 106.68 cm Weight: 1502.55 g Point of Balance: 17.78 cm Width at Guard: 3.48 cm Width at Tip: 3 cm Thickness at Guard: 0.89 cm Thickness at Tip: 0.76 cm Sori: 1.91 cm Blade Steel: T10

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Chisa Katana

The Japanese swords of the Imperial Series have proven since their initial introduction almost two years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our new Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on the Imperial swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish. The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have Same covered, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. If you´re in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you´ll be happy to own one of these. Specifications: Weigh: 1038 g Thick: 7,9 mm Length: 62.23 cm Overall: 91.44 cm Handle: 29.21 cm Same (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass Menuki Steel: 1055 High Carbon Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

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Praying Mantis Katana

The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and power in Japanese culture and is consequently a highly respected theme in Samurai swords. Built on our new L6/Bainite blade (detailed below) in the Shobu Zukuri style with Bo-Hi, and featuring superb koshirae, the Praying Mantis is a very desirable and functional piece. The subdued green silk ito and deep brown of the lacquered saya provide handsome contrast to the dark copper and golden accents of the tsuba, fuchi and kashira. The stalking mantis lies in wait for his next prey, mirroring the power and grace in this exceptional katana. Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades. Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing. KEY FEATURES: * L6/Bainite Shobu Zukuri Blade * Traditional Construction * High Quality Koshirae MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 29" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 41" Weight: 2lb 8oz

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Ikusa Exhibition Fight Katana

The demand for exhibition fight convenient samurai swords is going up, so we are proud to present the first-generation exhibition fight swords of John Lee. The hand-forged blade is made of 9260 carbon spring steel. In addition to a rounded tip the massive blade features a strong 2mm thick edge. The extra long-held tang is especially fixed with 2 Bamboo sticks in the handle. The handle is wrapped with black cotton in traditional katate-maki-style (war wrapping) and lined with genuine ray skin. In scope of supply are a collectors box with cloth bag, seal and certificate. Class 2: These swords are for beginners and advanced users equally suitable. The swords of Class 2 feature a blade made of high carbon steel. These blades changes their surfaces barely while hard contact. The pommels are riveted at the end of the tang. Details: Blade length up to Tsuba: 73 cm Handle Length: 30.5 cm Overall length without scabbard: 104 cm Blade back thickness: 12 mm Weight without scabbard: 1840g

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Bushido Kiku No Gyokuza Katana

Handcrafted in a small town nestled in the Longquan mountains of China’s Zhejiang province, where the tradition of skilled swordmaking began over 2,000 years ago. Every part of this sword is expertly crafted by highly skilled smiths using centuries-old methods. The blade is pattern welded, with most of the blade Rockwelling in the 40-45 HRC range and about 35 HRC at the guard. The simulated hamon is expertly applied by an artisan. Each blade is honed and must be able to cleanly cut through a sheet of paper before it leaves the factory. The tsuba and pommel are emblazoned with floral patterns. The tsuba has an open lattice design that resembles/symbolizes a blossom. The tsuba, pommel and the fuchigashira (the collar next to the tsuba) are made of brass and given an aged finish. The grip is genuine Rayskin wrapped with cord. The wood scabbard has an attractive deep burgundy finish with glossy black “paint splatters” and a handsome black and burgundy cord wrap. Includes cotton storage bag. SPECIFICATIONS: Overall: 40-1/2" Blade: 28-3/8" Weigth: 2 lbs, 3.8 oz. Blade Steel: Folded Steel Blade Steel Hardness: 45 HRC for length, 35 HRC at guard

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Tonbo Katana

The blade of the Tonbo katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is a deep black lacquer featuring gold dragonflies. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium purple Japanese cotton. The tsuba is crafted in black iron, with detailing in gold and bronze and an exquisite dragonfly scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments this piece and is elegantly woven in dark blue and black. The fuchi and kashira are black and with bronze and brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. Details: Overall length: approx. 107 cm Blade Length: approx. 71 cm Handle Length: approx. 31.8 cm Blade Material: Powder Steel Weight: approx. 1050 g Point of Balance: approx. 11.7 cm Sori: approx. 2.5 cm

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Celestial Katana Wootz

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Tactical Katana

Based on the blade geometry and superb cutting ability of the Paul Chen Raptor series but with full tang construction for ultimate strength, the Tactical Katana is equal to any required task and then some. The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is sharp as ever and the checkered Kraton handle provides a sure foul-weather grip. The fiberglass scabbard construction avoids water absorption and reduces carrying weight, while several lanyard holes and the included ParaCord provide carrying and backpack attachment options. Specifications: Total: 100cm Blade length: 70 cm Handle length: 26.67 cm Weight: 1.02kg Blade steel: 5160

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Daimyo Tamahagane Katana Hi 73,66 cm Silver Wheel

The pinnacle of Dynasty Forge's capabilities, this classic Samurai Sword is made completely in the historical method. Starting with small batch low-temperature smelted steel made from iron sand, our smiths pick individual pieces to balance the carbon content of the blade. The blade is then forged and folded to remove impurities from the Tamahagane, Clay-tempered and then hand polished over 40 hours on Japanese natural stones, the polish allows the wielder to see deeply into the Hada and Hamon. Matched with darkened silver Buddhist prayer wheel fittings and Japanese silk Ito, this sword is the centerpiece of any collection.Dynasty Forge was the first to offer small-batch production swords made in this manner, and remains the leader in craftsmanship and authenticity. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 29/73.66 Overall length (in/cm): 40.75/103.51 Weight (lbs/kg): 2.25/1.02 Steel: Tamahagane Polish: Hand Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: Yes Tsuba: Silver Wheel Fuchi-Kashira: Silver Wheel Ito: Black silk Saya: Black gloss

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Kohaku Katana

Dragon King delivers yet again a simple yet most powerful katana motif in the Kohaku Katana. The koi kohaku (carp) battles up the rivers and climbs up waterfalls to reach its destiny which speaks to the symbolism of overcoming all adversity to achieve your goals. The koi kohaku is embossed on the fuchi (collar) and fuchi-kashira (pommel) and in the pierced, black round tsuba. The silver, wave menuki (handle ornaments) compliment the black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and white same (ray skin). The wavy hamon (temper line) of the 27 1/2" forge steel blade echos the overall motif from kissaki (blade point) to the habaki (blade collar). A beautiful black lacquered saya with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) is graced with a coral and white sageo (cord). Beautiful and unpretentious in design but powerfully symbolic in the subtlest of appurtenances, the Kohaku Katana embodies everything the modest warrior wants in a samurai sword. Key Features: Forged T10 Blade High Quality Ito and Sageo Fully Functional Specifications: Blade Length: 27 1/2" Handle Length: 10 5/8" Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz Sori: 1/2" Blade Steel: T10

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Uesugi Katana

Uesugi Kenshin was one of feudal Japans most unique and honorable daimyo of Senkugo period. Being born Nageo Kagetora, a third or fourth son, his early years were those of quiet and study until his sickly older brother’s incompetence to rule caused family friends to encourage him to challenge his sibling’s station. After wrestling control from his brother and several well-planned alliances, adoption as heir of the Uesugi klan, some changes in titles in land and several military victories, he rose in power and became known by many names, but specifically the “Dragon of Echigo.” He became renowned for reforms in commerce and agriculture in securing his lands and raising the standard of life for his people.As the legendary Takeda Shingen expanded his territory and power, he soon found his borders under siege and thus began their great rivalry. Mostly just indecisive skirmishes in the beginning, their fourth encounter which would be their largest, the Battle of Kawanakajima, Kenshin employed a new strategy of rotating soldiers on the front line with fresh troops nearly winning the battle. So pitched was this battle Kenshin rode up to Shingen and slashed at him by which Takeda deflected with his famed war fan. Yet depending on whose statistics you believe; many scholars consider this encounter a draw.Such respect Uesugi had for Shingen, when Takeda broke with the Hojo clan who soon after boycotted the Kai Province of salt, Kenshin sent his rival salt from his own province with the message, “I do not fight with salt, but with the sword.” Even at Takeda Shingen’s death, Kenshin said “I have lost my good rival. We won't have a hero like that again!” But even after his rival’s death, Kenshin found a new one in the rising power of Oda Nobunaga. Continuing our series, this beautiful katana features the embossed likeness of Uesugi Kenshin replicated from Japanese artwork. The 27 1/4" forged T10 steel blade cuts as well as it looks. The fuchi and kashira are blackened with gold detailing. The gold dragon menuki are over laid with a black cotton handle wrap over real ray skin. The matte black textured painted saya completes the piece with a subdued and humble finish. Specifications Overall: 41 1/4" Blade Length: 27 1/4" Handle Length: 12 3/4" Weight: 2 lbs 10 oz Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: T10 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Dragonfly Katana, 73.66cm blade length, 33.02cm handle length

The New Dragonfly Katana keeps all the attributes of the original version that made this sword great, but we've improved the furniture by adding more detail to bring out the beauty and message of this piece. Maintaining the original distinctive style, with a thinner and lighter blade that is individually hand forged and folded, our new katana features the blending of T-10 and 1055 steel. This new folded steel combination presents striking contrast between the layers and when polished reveals a highly visible hada. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. The new tsuba design is made in iron with a copper inlaid dragonfly, which contrasts beautifully against the weathered looking iron. The authenticity and craftsmanship behind these fittings make these some of the best furniture upgrades we have ever offered. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster, and gives it less resistance when cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. Details: Blade Steel: T10 & 1055 Weight without Saya (Sheath): 2lb 9oz Overall Length: 43 3/4" Nagasa (Blade) Length: 29" Tsuka (Handle) Length: 13" Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 6.8mm Sakikasane (Thickness at Tip): 2.5mm Motohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki): 31mm Sakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote): 23mm Sori: 3/4"

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Oda Nobunaga

Of the legends of feudal Japan, the name Oda Nobunaga needs little introduction. Newly designed by Hanwei we commemorate this powerful 16th century daimyo in steel instead of words. The 27" forged steel blade features a prominent hamon as well as hi to make the sword quick and light at 2 lbs 6 oz. A beautiful curved symmetry flows from the 1" kissaki to the kashira. The tsuba is a classic Hanwei design of Oda Nobunaga which is often imitated but never truly replicated. The front of the tsuba bears his likeness and mon whereas the blade side depicts two soldiers with yari subduing an enemy. The fuchi is embossed with a gold flintlock and powder bag which pays homage to Oda’s fondness of tanegashima firearms. Embossed in silver and gold is a finely detailed rendering of Oda’s kabuto (helmet). The 11 1/2" tsuka is wrapped in green Japanese cotton over black dyed same (ray skin) which is contrasted by the Nobunaga mon in silver and gold as well. The deep green lacquered saya ties the whole piece together with the black cotton sageo and buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Certainly the crown jewel in the new Generals Series by Hanwei, this katana will be a must in any Japanese motif on a display stand and the match Oda Nobunaga Kabuto. Made by Hanwei. Product Details Key Features: 27" forged steel blade Green handle wrap over black same Deep green lacquered saya Specifications Overall: 39 5/8" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz Blade Steel: T10 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Classic Tiger Katana

The return of a classic .. our Tiger Katana from Hanwei is nostalgic reissue of the original (SH1204) folded steel katana made in the early 2000s. The specifications are painstakingly reproduced for accurancy. The 29 3/4" K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. the blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The ray skin (same) is covered on the handle (tsuka) with Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves. Key Features: 29 3/4" Forged & Folded Steel Blade Traditional Handle Construction Classic Reissue of the orignal Tiger Katana Specifications Overall: 44 1/2" Blade Length: 29 3/4" Handle Length: 13 3/4" Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz Thickness at Guard: .28" Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: K120C Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Shishi/Liondog Katana, 75 cm Blade Length

Bugei is pleased to announce the reintroduction of an all new Lion Dog Koshirae - a matched set with a daito and tanto with the most intricate and elegant fittings Bugei has ever produced.The original Lion Dog was a favorite sword of many of Bugei's customers, but in the long run it was too difficult to produce reliably and we needed to focus on improving the core line of Bugei's swords.In the intervening years Bugei has been at the forefront in pushing new sword designs and improvements through Hanwei. Bugei went so far as to fly top ranked Japanese Sword Art instructors as well as professional sword polishers and koshirae craftsmen to China to help train the Japanese sword craftsmen at Hanwei. With the improvements we saw as a result of those efforts we decided to revisit the original idea behind the original Lion Dog koshirae. We thought of bringing it back as a "classic" design, but with all of the improvements seen from Paul Chen's Hanwei forge we decided it was time to challenge Hanwei to make their best sword ever. So we redesigned the koshirae, added kogatana and kogai, and really pushed the envelope for production swords. Hanwei was up to the challenge.The production sword market has grown greatly in the last 5-10 years. Many swords are haphazard at best in terms of shaping and style. We decided that if we were to reintroduce the Lion Dog koshirae we would completely redesign the concept.The "golden age" of the Japanese sword was Kamakura era of Japanese history. The very greatest names in Japanese sword history were working across Japan making fierce weapons that today are considered to be virtually priceless works of art. Many of these blades were deeply curved for use as tachi. As usage changed to katana style thrust through the obi on the warrior's side these magnificent blades were shortened. This created a very distinctive look to the curvature of the sword and basically defined what was "correct" for the rest of sword history. So we decided to focus on the period of history when the sword was first being worn through the obi. As a result we decided to produce the Lion Dog set as a daisho with the short sword being a tanto rather than the wakizashi to reflect the times we were representing. Next we went to the books on the great smiths of history. We chose a long sword (daito) and a tanto (shoto) by the great smith Masamune as the models for the shape, dimensions, and overall "feel" of the Lion Dog daisho. Masamune was considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, smiths of Japanese sword history.His influence on the Japanese sword was profound and widely felt. His "Ten Famous Students" are themselves considered the innovators and in the highest levels of sword craft historically. So it seemed only natural to select a blade shape based on the work of Masamune. Of course we could never duplicate the wonderous artistry of a master like Masamune, but we wanted to have something absolutely authoritative and representative to base the Lion Dog upon. This goes right down to the two fine grooves carefully carved into the tanto. The Lion Dog, or shishi, is a very popular motif in the sword arts. With the connotations of protection, power, and truth they were an appealing theme to the warrior. But to be strictly accurate Shishi translates just to "lion." Of course the problem here is there are no lions in Japan. So why did so many temples end up with shishi guarding the gates? Why is the image of the shishi such a powerful image?Lions were seen in early Buddhist art and were called "foo-dogs" by the Chinese (the dog of the Buddha) or "Lions of Korea" by the Koreans. Often the "foo-dog" was pictured in the presence of the Buddha and was considered to be a powerful guardian. The roar of the lion represented power, protection, authority, truth, and a naturalistic honesty within Buddhist thought.In the 7th century Buddhism swept into Japan from China and Korea. The Japanese would hae seen paintings and scultures at this time representing these creatures and since they didn't have lions themselves their representations and descriptions would be based somewhat on what they new from art and how the concept was introduced. One version of te shishi was called the Karashishi or "Chinese Lion" probably in part due to the similarity to the facial structure of the Chinese Pekinese dog.These were often represented with an open mouth. The opem mouth most likely represented the release of bad spirits. Sometimes they would hold a round Buddhist jewel in their open mouth or between their feet which itself represented great power. The Korean shishi was called the Komainu or "Korean Dog." Usually the Komainu shishi has a ferocious expression with a closed mouth for keeping in the good spirits.The shishi represents great power, strength and authority. There are other themes with the open and closed mouth of in and yo, birth and death, releasing and keeping in, and so forth. Ultimately the shishi is a powerful representation of the "muscle" backing up the truth of Buddhism. As a result in Japan many Buddhist temples will have two shishi guardians at the entrance.In revisiting the overall koshirae design we decided it was time to bring in things never seen before in production swords. Most production swords are untilitarian in design but there is a rich diversty of mounting styles and options in the world of the Japanese sword. We wanted to build a koshirae representative of the time and style. We designed a kozuka with a functional blade for the katana and a kogai for the tanto. The kozuka, kogai and menuki have a peony design which is traditionally used with the shishi motif. Details: Blade length: 75 cm Handle length: 35,56cm The following versions of the Katana can be found in our shop: Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 79 cm blade length [11849] Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 75 cm blade length [11850] Shi-Shi / Liondog Katana, 72 cm blade length [11851] Important Note: The pictured Tanto in the product picture is not included, but you can also find it in our shop under the number: Shi-Shi / Liondog Tanto [11852]

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John Lee Shirasaya Katana

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Tsunami Katana

Each piece in the Tsunami Series is stylized with the renowned Tomoe motif. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of black iron and marked with the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a large o-kissaki. The handle on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn. KEY FEATURES: * High-carbon steel * Deeply lacquered black saya * Ideal for cutting exercises MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 71.12 cm Handle length: 29.21 cm Overall length: 102.87 cm Weight: 1190.7 g Point of Balance: 12.7 cm Width at Guard: 3.23 cm Width at Tip: 2.41 cm Thickness at Guard: 0.76 cm Thickness at Tip: 0.64 cm Sori: 1.91 cm

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Dragonfly Katana-Bohi 5160 Steel 30"/14"

Our goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo.All of our swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord.The dark brown ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are the best that we have offered. Blade: 30" Handle: 14" Blade Steel: 5160 Hrc Edge: 59 Hrc Back: 45-48

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Lion Katana

The Lion Dog Katana features an O-Kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-1S steel, which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the best edge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei. The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forged from HWS-1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection of alloying elements and a complex processing procedure, basically involving the manipulation of the steel’s carbon content across the blade section. This results in a very tough and resilient blade with a hard, highly abrasion-resistant edge. The sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a gloss-lacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance. The premium multi-colored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk. Details: Weight: approx. 1305 g Overall Length: approx. 110 cm Blade Length: approx. 74 cm Blade Material: HWS-1S Steel Handle Length: approx. 33 cm

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John Lee Imori Katana

Imori stands for alpine newt in japanese. The handforged blade without fuller (Bo-Hi) is made of 1045 carbon steel (which is not stainless), the blade collar is brass. The fittings are black, decorated with the golden newt. Grip-wrap is Katate Maki-Style (War-wrap) made of blue cotton, under which real ray skin is underlayed. Two dowels (Mekugi) fix the blade in the grip. The Imori Katana will be delivered in a collector`s box. Details: Blade length to Tsuba: 71 cm Overall length without scabbard: 100 cm Blade curve (Sori): 1.4 cm Back strength: 7 mm Max blade width: ca. 3 cm Weight without scabbard: 1290 g Weight with scabbard: 1520 g

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Shobu Zukuri Katana, 71,12 cm Blade Length

The "Shobu" Katana is a warriors blade that hearkens back to the 14th century, a strong beautiful blade in the robust, classic Shobu Zukuri style. This sword is an exceptional cutting blade as the samurai proved against the Mongol invaders where this style of sword proved more effective against the Mongol armor. This style of robust shobu zukuri evolved from the naginata/nagamaki that were renowned for their strength and cutting power. Shobu Zukuri means iris leaf, which refers to the shape of the beautifully curved kissaki. In our efforts to keep alive the Samurai past we enjoy reproducing historical blades of the samurai. This is a sword of the samurai, from a time when they were the elite warriors of Japan. It is our heaviest, most robust sword.Each blade is individually hand forged from Swedish Powdered Steel but is not folded to keep the price more affordable. The sword has a gentle suguha or sometimes a gentle notare hamon both of which we we felt more appropriate given the unfolded steel and the idea of a serious, no-nonsense sword.Swedish Powdered Steel is exceptional for it's purity and even carbon distribution. Starting then with the best steel the smith then hammer forges each sword individually. Careful heat treating produces a sword with a true martensite hamon (rockwell 60-62). The differential hardening leaves the body of the sword softer and more ductile, making it able to withstand shock in the classic Japanese tradition. Blade Specifications Motohaba - 1 7/16" Sakihaba - 1 1/8" Torisori - 7/8" Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: no The sword is available in the following options: SJC1441 = Tsuka: 38,1 cm - Blade: 76,20 cm 11917 = Tsuka: 35,56 cm - Blade: 73,66 cm 11918 = Tsuka: 33,02 cm - Blade: 71,12 cm Weight: 1.48 kg

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Musashi Ichi Katana

Miamoto Musashi lived from 1584 to 1645 and went down in Japanese history as one of the most impressive samurai. He is referred to as the best Japanese swordsman. He was artist and artisan at the same time. The Musashi Ichi Katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi).The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This katana has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 73 cm Total length without scabbard: 103,5 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 18-20 mm Handle length: 31 cm Weight without scabbard: 1000 g Weight with scabbard: 1250 g The last product image is from H.D.Z.

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ShogunTsuru Katana

Handcrafted in a small town nestled in the Longquan mountains of China’s Zhejiang province, where the tradition of skilled swordmaking began over 2,000 years ago. Every part of this sword is expertly crafted by highly skilled smiths using centuries-old methods. The blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel and differentially clay-tempered using traditional methods, with the spine Rockwelling in the 45-48 HRC range and the harder cutting edge at 56-58 HRC. This ancient tempering method creates the hamon - the hard visible line left when the clay is removed. Each blade is honed and must be able to cleanly cut through a sheet of paper before it leaves the factory. The tsuba, collar and pommel feature the Crane, the ancient Japanese symbol of good fortune, longevity (Japanese mythology claimed the the Crane lived for a thousand years) and peace. Each is made of brass and given an aged finish. The grip is genuine Rayskin wrapped with cord. The wood scabbard is painted black with glossy sheen. Includes cotton storage bag. Also includes cleaning and maintenance kit for the care of Shogun Katanas, presented in a elegant wooden box that includes: Bottle of oil, to protect the blade Cloth for applying the oil, Rice paper to keep the blade free of dirt Uchiko, to loosen dust Hammer to manipulate the mekugis (wooden peg used to fix the blade to the handle of the katana) SPECIFICATIONS: Overall: 41" Blade: 28-1/2" Weigth: 2 lbs, 3.8 oz. Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon Blade Hardness: spine: 45-48 HRC, cutting edge: 56 - 58 HRC

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Spring Sakura Katana

The sakura, or cherry blossom, explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but soon falls. History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior than to fall in battle in a field of scattered cherry blossoms. Our Spring Sakura Katana represents this beautiful Japanese metaphor of the transience of life. The blackened fuchi, kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accent the beatutifullu polish and differentially tempered 27 1/4" blade, now with the HRC 60 edge and the HRC 40 back. Contrasted by the crimson tsuka-ito (handle wrap), the white same (ray skin) on the wood core handle, the notched seppa (spacers), silver habaki (blade collar) and the cherry blossom menuki (handle ornaments), represent the only vivid aspects of this sobering piece. The black lacquered saya (scabbard) features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and a wooden kurikata (knob) with a black sageo (cord). Specifications Overall: 39 1/2" Blade Length: 27 1/4"" Handle Length: 10 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz Thickness at Guard: 7.5mm Thickness at Tip: 2mm Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 5160 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40

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Crane Katana, 72.39 cm Blade Length

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Furui shishi katana (sanmai)

This is a Thaitsuki sword and we believe in quality over quantity. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are hand-made, fully functional, and "battle ready" katanas. They are best suited for practice in all sword arts, completion cutting, and collecting. The Japanese Katanas, hand-made by Thaitsuki Nihonto, are of the highest quality, traditionally made and perfected for over 400 years. Thaitsuki Nihonto has been producing Japanese swords for professional collectors and practitioners of Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Kenjutsu for over 400 years! The blade of the Furui shishi Katana is handmade and forged from special high carbon Japanese steel (DC53) making a strong, flexible blade with a bo hi (groove). With 2 different HRC grades on the back (40) and on the edge (60) the blade is very strong. The tsuka (handle) is covered in black same (ray skin) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrap) is best japanese brown silk 10mm wide. The tsuba is made from copper. The koiguchi is made from 92,5% silver and the handmade saya was made from dried poplar wood. The kurigata is made from wood and is covered with 92,5% silver. The habaki and the seppa are also made from 92,5% silver and the habaki shows a sakura motif. At the end of the saya is a kojiri made from 92,5% silver. Fuchi and Kashira are detailed with a dragon in gold and polished. The menuki are made from 92,5% silver and show a sakura. The Furui shishi katana is a fully functional Japanese katana and not a replica, it is considered a weapon and it is extremely sharp. This sword can easily sever a 7" thick bamboo with single stroke. The Furui shishi katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance. This sword can also be made dull so that you can use it for practice, like in Iaido ! Details : Blade length: 74.93 cm Tsuka length: 27.94 cm Overall length: 104.1 cm Material folded Steel with 1024 layer Sanmai Tsuka Ito: black cow leather Weight with Saya: 1520 g Weight without Saya: 1210 g Ha (edge) 60-63 HRC Habuchi (temper line) 43-46 HRC Ji bis Mune (edge to back of the blade) 33-36 HRC

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Gold Lion Katana

The Cold Steel Gold Lion Katana represents a Samurai’s “every day carry sword” for personal protection, and the defense of his Lord, his family and his home. Significantly lighter than some of our other heavier-duty Katana, it is not only faster in-hand, but easier and more comfortable to carry when tucked into an Obi and worn all day. The Katana’s Menuki bears the symbol of the Japanese Shisa (Lion Dog) a guardian or protector - a fitting motif for this beautiful lightweight sword. Measuring just under thirty inches, the Gold Lion Katana’s blade is made from expertly hand honed and highly polished Damascus steel, with a Hamaguri grind, peaked Iori Mune spine and undulating clay-tempered Hamon. The black iron Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira all have gleaming 24 carat gold leaf accents and the handle features white ray-skin and a black silk cord wrap. Specifications: Blade Length: 30" Blade Thick: 6mm Overall Length: 41 1/4" Steel: Damascus Weight: 28.7 oz Handle: 11 1/4" Samé (Ray Skin) Handle w/ Black Braid Cord w/ Brass Menuki Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

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Takeda Shingen Katana

A legend of many names, the Tiger of Kai, Shinano no Kami, and competitor for power to Tokugawa Ieysau , Oda Nobunaga and Uesugi Kenshin, Takeda Shingen commanded respect on the battlefield as well as the political arena. Representing the best and worst of the romantic perception of the feudal lords of the time, Takeda had some of the most forward thinking political ideals as a ruler over his people. Hanwei memorializes Takeda Shingen in steel with this new katana. This classic tsuba depicts Takeda wielding his favorite weapon, the war fan. The blade side of the tsuba features the “ wind, forest, fire & mountain” moto of the Takeda clan taken from Sun Tzu which is carried over to the fuchi in gold. The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton around white same (ray skin) kashira with a finely detailed gold tiger on the kashira. Contrasting the tsuka are the gold Takeda mon menuki and the silver seppa and habaki. The 27 1/8” forged steel blade springs forth from textured red saya with black sageo and buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. Pair your Takeda Shingen Katana with the Takeda Shingen Kabuto (AH2082) from Hanwei for a vibrant Japense motif. Made by Hanwei. Key Features: • 27 1/8" forged steel blade • Black cotton sageo over same (real ray skin) • Textured Red Saya Specifications Overall: 40 1/2" Blade Length: 27 1/8" Handle Length: 12 3/8" Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz Blade Steel: 65mn Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Thaitsuki Roiyaru Sanmai Katana - Ltd Ivory Edition

Limited Edition From Thaitsuki! (Only 50 swords to be produced ever!)This is an incredible Samurai sword from Thaitsuki Nihonto.Thaitsuki is currently building the highest quality Japanese swords available and this is their flagship! Featuring a hand forged, folded, sharpened and polished Sanmai high carbon Japanese steel blade with 1024 layers, this is among the upper echelon of katana for the sword collector, Pure silver fittings with a floral motif as well as white silk over black rayskin wrapped tsuka round out this stunning katana.This is a high end katana that will appeal to the discriminating collector or serious practitioner. Limited Edition Certificate includedImogata shaped Tsuka: the handle becomes thinner towards the kashira Hand forged and folded high carbon Japanese steel blade (1024 layers) Clay tempered and water quenched blade (HRC 60-35) Hand polished with excellent hada Hand sharpened samurai sword Blackened brass tsuba Silver seppa and habaki Silver flower menuki Brass fuchi and kashira with silver flower motif Ivory Japanese silk and black rayskin wrapped tsuka Ivory matte finish saya with silver kurikata and flower inlay, ivory silk sageo and silver sayajiri Fully funcitional samurai sword Details: Blade length: 73.66 cm Tsuka: 29.21 cm Overall length: 105.41 cm Weight: 1.13 kg

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Samurai Katana, 75 cm Blade Length

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Musashi XL Light Katana

Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Katana is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel, with new geometry to enhance cutting ability. The XL Light blades feature the same geometry as those of the XL but incorporate deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it´s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: * Massive XL Light Blade Geometry * Authentically constructed * Built for Martial Artists MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 28 ½" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 41" Weight: 2lb 9oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.45" Width at Tip: 1.11" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .18" Sori: 3/4"

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Amourer's Katana, 73,66 cm Blade Length, 30,48 cm Handle Length

Some katana are dedicated to the memory of great rulers, warlords, generals, warriors and even battles from Japanese legend. This katana is dedicated to the memory of the legendary sword maker Nagasone Kotetsu of the Edo period. Originating from a family of armor makers, the progression of his work evolved into blade making later in his craft. The legend of his blades was that they could cut through a kabuto (do not try this at home). Strength and resilience were the trademark of his style. Though historically there is debate about how many swords he produced. There were many fakes produced under his mark. Regardless, even if it were a few, the legacy of the quality of his blades lives on today. To retell all the details of his life here would be redundant but collectors, aficionados and practitioners alike should make a study of this important sword maker of the period.We pay homage to this great sword maker with the Armourer's Katana. Featuring depiction of pierced yanone in this uniquely shaped tsuba, which is echoed in the menuki. Simple, elegant and strong, much like the blades of the maker which inspired this katana.Two words can describe this katana: hidden strength. The power and strength of this katana is belied by its simple beauty of humble, blackened textured handle furniture to the silver menuki. A dark brown silk ito is wrapped around real same (ray skin) in a traditional diamond pattern. A dark chocolate brown saya and a contrasting light brown sageo with buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri complete the theme with the tsuka.The blade is forged and folded from a mixture of T10 and 1055 steels. This allows the hada to be more discernable without losing strength. The hamon is the o-choji style throughout the blade. More details blade specifications can be found below.We believe Nagasone Kotetsu would be proud of this tribute to his legend. Representing strength, resilience and simplicity in one lethal weapon, our hope is that this newest addition to our collection will become legendary in its own right. Details: Weight without saya (sheath): 963 g Total length: 102 cm Nagasa (blade length): 72.39 cm Tsuka (handle length): 27.94 cm Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 7.9 mm Sakikasane (thickness at the tip): 3.8 mm Motohaba (width of the blade at the habaki): 3.17 cm Sori: 1.58 cm

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Shishi/Liondog Katana, 79 cm Blade Length

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John Lee Kappa Katana

Kappa (english "River Child") refers to a mythical creature of the Japanese mythology. It is a water goblin, who draws down people into waters and drowned them in depth when they come to close. According to legend, they should also have a weakness for cucumber. On its handcrafted decoration this exceptional katana shows a Kappa, and an unsuspecting hiker. Beneath the beautiful colors you should lay great stress upon the fuller, which begins about 10 cm above the tsuba. Sharp grounded Damascus blade made from 12 times folded 1045 carbon steel with more than 8,000 layers. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with distinctive fuller (Bo-Hi). Handle wrapping is made from red cotton in classic Hineri-Maki style. Black, high-gloss varnished sheath made of wood (Kuroro-style). With long tang, which is fixed with two bamboo pins (Mekugi) in the handle. The sword is thus fully demountable. Without plastic, only high-quality and authentic materials are used. Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapping is lined with genuine ray skin. All decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade from metal. A protective case made of fabric, a John Lee seal and a certificate are within the scope of supply. Details: Overall length: approx. 102.5 cm Blade length: approx. 73 cm Handle length: approx. 29 cm Blade Material: 1045 Carbon Steel Weight (without sheath): approx. 1120 g

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Samurai Katana

This sword is known from the film "Der letzte Samurai" With Saigo Takamori, the last samurai, a long tradition ended in 1877. It was him who didn´t want to accept the new political situation, the abolishment of the samurai. He provoked a riot against the new government. However, his samurai fighters had no chance at all against the military which was already equipped with modern fire arms. The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This longsword has been made according to historical models. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, a maintenance kit and a felt-lined display stand with a high gloss finish. It is wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 73 cm Total length without scabbard: 101 cm Handle length: 27,5 cm Blade´s curvature: 18 mm Weight without scabbard: 1000 g Weight with scabbard: 1250 g

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Summer Lotus Katana by Dragon King

Continuing our themed katana series, our Summer Lotus Katana articulates every aspect of this fruitful season. The tsuba expresses a water garden, lotus flower and tree motif reflected in the snail and frog menuki (handle ornaments), symbols of fertility and good fortune. The blackened tsuba, fuchi, tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and fuchi-kashira contrast the real white same (ray skin) handle, the notched seppa (spacers), silver habaki (blade collar) and the green textured lacquered saya (scabbard). The 5160 forged carbon steel blade features a 1 ½" kissaki (point) and blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets. Key Features: • 5160 Through-Tempered Forged Carbon Steel Blade • Authentic Construction and Details • Summer Lotus Water Garden Motif Specifications • Overall: 41 1/8" Blade Length: 28 1/8" Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 8oz Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Bugei Dragonfly Katana-Bohi 5160 Steel 29.5"/11"

Our goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo.All of our swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord.The dark brown ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are the best that we have offered. Blade: 30" Handle: 14" Blade Steel: 5160 Hrc Edge: 59 Hrc Back: 45-48

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John Lee Katsumoto Katana

The handforged blade with fuller (Bo-Hi) is made of 1095 carbon steel (which is not stainless). Made in Honsanmei-Style, traditionally hardenend through clay-coating. With real Hamon-line. 60 HRC at the scabbard, 40 HRC at the back. The blade collar (Habaki) is brass and the casted tsuba shows a samurai-image. Grip-wrap is Katate Maki-Style (War-wrap) made of black cotton, under which real blackened ray skin is underlayed. Two dowels (Mekugi) fix the blade in the grip. The Imori Katana will be delivered in a wooden box with a sword stand. Details: Blade length to Tsuba: 77 cm Overall length without scabbard: 109, 5 cm Blade curve (Sori): 2.7 cm Back strength: 7.5 mm Max blade width: ca. 3 cm Weight without scabbard: 1220 g Weight with scabbard: 1550 g

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WarFire Katana

The scouts have reported, the civilians are behind the walls as dust stirs on the horizon: war is at your doorstep. The battlements are besieged, fire and chaos reigns in the streets with the enemy within the gates. The sword of the invader swings down bringing blood and death which somberly embodied in this WarFire Katana by Dragon King. The 28 ¼” curved blade features a distinct hamon from kissaki to habaki. The 11” tsuka has black cotton wrap around real ray skin contrasted by silver warhorses with no rider. The blackened tsuba features a samurai on horseback and the blade side the Kumamoto castle engulfed in smoke and flame. The fuchi shows enflames battlements and the kashira depicts a samurai warrior standing in its midst. The saya black textured saya is wrapped with black sageo with a buffalo horn kuiguchi, kurikata and kojiri. At an imposing 40 ¾” overall, this sword is built for war. Key Features: 28 1/4" blade Authentic handle construction and materials Black textured Saya Specifications: Overall: 40 3/4" Blade Length: 28 1/4" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2.6 lbs Blade Steel: 1065 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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John Lee Tenkei Katana

Tenkei means edelweiss. The handforged blade with fuller (Bo-Hi) is made of 1095 carbon steel (which is not stainless). Made in Kobuse-Style, traditionally hardenend through clay-coating. With real Hamon-line. 60 HRC at the scabbard, 40 HRC at the back. The blade collar (Habaki) is brass and the iron fittings (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) present edelweiss, decorated with gold and silver. Grip-wrap is Katate Maki-Style (War-wrap) made of silk, under which real ray skin is underlayed. Two dowels (mekugi) fix the blade in the grip. The Tenkei Katana will be delivered in a wooden box with a sword stand Details: Blade length to Tsuba: 71 cm Overall length without scabbard: 100 cm Blade curve (Sori): 2 cm Back strength: 7.5 mm Max blade width: ca. 3.5 cm Weight without scabbard: 1045 g Weight with scabbard: 1310 g

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Wave Katana (Bo-hi) Round Tsuba

The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style katana is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. Details: Total length: 99.06 cm Blade length: 71.12 cm Handle length: 25.4 cm Tsuba: Round Tsuba

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Date Masamune Katana

Continuing in the new Generals Series, the artisans at Hanwei pay homage to the One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu, Date Masamune. Known for his signature audacious Crescent Moon kabuto and black and gold armor, his legacy is one of conquest by blood and steel which was contrasted by a reputation of being forward thinking, cultured, diplomatic and sympathetic to foreign causes and Christianity. Our Date Masamune Katana features the classic Hanwei tsuba of him holding a war fan while the blade side features soldiers with firearms. The kashira is embossed with a blackened one-eyed dragon which is contrasted by the kashira with a gold embossed falcon. The tsuka is wrapped in brown suede around a white same (ray skin) which feels incredibly great in the hands. The meticulously detailed gold menuki of Date’s war and kabuto on one side and his breastplate and shoulder armor on the other put this sword over the top. The 27 ¼” forged steel blades possesses a prominent and deep hamon and well balanced for cutting or collecting. A black textured saya prevents smudging or finger prints and is contrasted with a brown cotton sageo and buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. This katana would fit perfectly in the dojo, home or office with the Date Masamune Kabuto (AH2088) to complete a collection. Made by Hanwei. Key Features: 27 1/4" forged steel blade Brown suede wrapped handle Black textured saya Specifications Overall: 40 5/8" Blade Length: 27 1/4" Handle Length: 12 1/4" Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz Blade Steel: 65mn Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Tenka Fubu Katana

Dragon King pays homage to the renowned military leader, Oda Nobunaga of the Sengoku period in the Tenka Fubu Katana which was his motto “the nation under one sword.” Powerful, ruthless and audacious the Tenka Fubu Katana possesses all the elements that Oda Nobunaga was known for during his rule in medieval Japan. Most prominent on the tsuba (guard) features the kabuto of Oda Nobunaga and on the fuchi-kashira (pommel) the kabuto of his most bitter rival, Takeda Shingen. The fuchi (collar) bears a war fan and battle flag to commemorate his victory in 1560 at Dengakuhazama where he raised his battle flags over the rise of a hill to fool Imagawa's forces to think he was encamped there, while he and a handful of men snuck around for a sneak attack which afterward changed the course of Japan’s history. Oda Nobunaga’s passion for warfare to bring about a unified Japan was only matched by his love for poetry and tea ceremony which are memorialized by the silver menuki (handle ornaments). The red lacquered saya holds the true symbol of Oda Nobunaga’s power, a 28 ½” forged steel blade, and symbolizes the blood that was shed to achieve his ambitions. The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and kojiri (cap) and brown and gold sageo (cord) which unifies the piece to the brown tsuka-ito (handle wrap) over white same (ray skin). A must have for collectors but very much a functional piece, one especially built well enough that Oda Nobunaga himslef would be proud to carry. Key Features: 28 1/2" Forged Steel Blade Exquisitely detailed in honoring Oda Nobunaga Traditional handle construction Specifications: Overall: 41 3/4" Blade Length: 28 1/2" Handle Length: 12" Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz Sori: 1/2" Blade Steel: T10

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Orchid Katana

Each piece in the Orchid group has a hand-forged and folded ASSAB-K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back and a distinctive hamon. Saya are deeply lacquered in blue. High quality ray skin is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from Japanese cotton. The tsuba of the Katana & Wakizashi is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. The koiguchi and kurigata are of buffalo horn, and the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction. The blades are ungrooved, and the Katana and Wakizashi feature medium-length Kissaki. KEY FEATURES: Hand forged and folded steel blade Excellent quality Traditional construction MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 28" Handle length: 11 1/2" Overall length: 40 1/2" Weight: 2lb 3oz Point of Balance: 6" Width at Guard: 1.17" Width at Tip: .82" Thickness at Guard: .24" Thickness at Tip: .17" Sori: 3/4" Weight in box: 6lb Box height: 48" Box width: 5 3/4"

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Bushi 1095 Katana Silver Dragon, 73 cm

A classic samurai Katana (without Bo-Hi for increased cutting power), forged from 1095 carbon steel. The blade is clay-tempered, giving it a distinctive Hamon, a hardened edge with a softer spine to resist shock and increase durability. All Bushi class blades are given our newly developed hybrid polish, producing a mirror polish with vibrant Hamon. With timeless silver dragon themed fittings, this sword makes a fantastic display piece that is also ready for the battlefield. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 29/73.66 Overall length (in/cm): 40.75/103.51 Weight (lbs/kg): 2.4/1.09 Steel: 1095 High-Carbon Polish: Hybrid (Machine & Hand) Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: No Tsuba: Silver Dragon Fuchi-Kashira: Silver Dragon Ito: Black silk Saya: Black gloss

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Kumori Katana

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Shobu Zukuri Katana, 73,66 cm Blade Length

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Custom Nanbokucho Style Katana

When thinking of a Nanbokucho katana, the first image comes out in mind is the extra long nagasa and it’s large width with an Okissaki, the nagasa is around 78cm, and because a blade so wide, it’s perfectly for matching it with Juka Choji hamon, holding it you can imagine the power of the sword would be when it’s in the swords man. Details: Steel: Maraging Steel Blade Length: 78cm Tsuka Length: 30cm Width of the blade: around 3.3cm

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Wave Katana (No Bo-hi) Round Tsuba

The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style katana is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. Details: Overall length: 111.76 cm Blade length: 74.93 cm Handle length: 33.02 cm Tsuba: Round Tsuba

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Citadel

Lotus Citadel Katana - Limited Edition II

Citadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to just 100 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.This katana is made in the same manner as the more costly Citadel katana (see Ocean and Bamboo) but with a focus on cutting practice this sword's fittings have been simplified to their purest form. The blade is solid, with no bo-hi or fuller to provide a slightly higher weight and forward balance. However Citadel sharply tapers the blade geometry from the shinogi or central ridge to the mune or back of the blade. This allows for a thicker blade with more niku or apple-seed geometry behind the edge while maintaining proper balance. This means the robust blade can stand up to traditional target cutting of harder targets, usually fresh green bamboo, without worry of chipping the edge.The fittings are hand cut and shaped from pure iron, an extremely tough material that takes a deep black patina and needs minimal maintenance. Iron will bend under tremendous shock instead of break, a feature any samurai would appreciate. The Lotus design of the tsuba is in an older, simpler style (kyo sukashi, maru gata) that reflects the nature of the sword.The tsuka or handle and scabbard are hand carved to fit each individual sword ensuring a proper fit. The ito or handle wrap is of black natural silk imported from Japan. It is tightly wrapped around the full same-gawa or ray skin wrap with the proper hishigami or paper triangles present to ensure a long life of use. The saya is lacquered to a semi-gloss finish with buffalo horn mounts (koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri).This is an exceptional sword for practitioners of tameshigiri that want a unique sword.Collect the set; a samurai wore two swords, the matching Wakizashi is also available to complete your collection. Key Features: Limited to 100 pieces Completely hand made High end fit and finish SPECIFICATIONS Overall: 40" Blade Length: 27 1/2" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2lb 6oz Point of Balance: 5 3/4" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .22" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: DNH7 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Dragon Katana

Still today, the dragon plays an important role in Japan, and not only when it comes to New Year´s Day celebrations. In contrary to the western mysticism the dragon is in Japan a mystical creature which is said to bring the people good luck. The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. The tsuba of this remarkable sword features a dragon which surrounds the sword. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This katana has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 72 cm Total length without scabbard: 103 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 18-20 mm Thickness of the blade´s back: 5-6 mm Handle length: 31 cm Weight without scabbard: 1000 g Weight with scabbard: 1250 g

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Shogun Kiji Katana

Handcrafted in a small town nestled in the Longquan mountains of China’s Zhejiang province, where the tradition of skilled swordmaking began over 2,000 years ago. Every part of this sword is expertly crafted by highly skilled smiths using centuries-old methods. The blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel and differentially clay-tempered using traditional methods, with the spine Rockwelling in the 45-48 HRC range and the harder cutting edge at 56-58 HRC. This ancient tempering method creates the hamon - the hard visible line left when the clay is removed. Each blade is honed and must be able to cleanly cut through a sheet of paper before it leaves the factory. The tsuba and pommel feature the Pheasant, the ancient Japanese symbol of harmony and the national bird of modern Japan. The tsuba, pommel and the fuchigashira (the collar next to the tsuba) are made of brass and given an aged finish. The grip is genuine Rayskin wrapped with cord. The wood scabbard is painted matte black with glossy “raindrops”. Includes cotton storage bag. Also includes cleaning and maintenance kit for the care of Shogun Katanas, presented in a elegant wooden box that includes: Bottle of oil, to protect the blade Cloth for applying the oil, Rice paper to keep the blade free of dirt Uchiko, to loosen dust Hammer to manipulate the mekugis (wooden peg used to fix the blade to the handle of the katana) SPECIFICATIONS: Blade: 28-1/2" Weigth: 2 lbs, 3.8 oz. Blade Steel: 1095 high Carbon Blad Hardness: Spine: 45 – 48 HRC, Cutting Edge: 56 – 58 HRC

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Tachi Katana

The Japanese word “Tachi” in the martial sense, refers to a series of standing stances in Karate. It also refers to a kind of plurality, akin in English to the word “we” or more succinctly, “…and company”. An imaginative person might consider our Tachi Katana in such terms, as an expression of combative stance, as well as a weapon that embodies the reliable companionship one feels in the company of trusted comrades.Our Tachi Katana has an elegant convex ground Damascus steel blade, hardened using the traditional clay tempering technique to create the uniquely Japanese blade Hamon. It has a brass Tsuba and fittings that have been attractively highlighted with black lacquer.Like our other Japanese styled swords, it has the traditional hardwood handle with black silk cord wrapping, Samé insert, and an attractive Menuki.It comes complete with a terra cotta colored lacquered hardwood scabbard that features brass decorative fittings. Details: Weight: 1.2 kg Thickness: 8 mm Blade Length: 76.2 cm Handle Length: 26.67 cm Steel: Damascus Overall Length: 102.87 cm This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2022.

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Samurai Katana, 69.85 cm Blade Length

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Samurai Katana - 5160 Series

The Bugei Katana - 5160 Series Line uses less expensive modern through hardened 5160 mono-steel blades. The modern heat treatment methodology combined with a very tough steel yields a tough, aggressive cutting blade. These blades are then mounted to Bugei's high standards using the high quality Samurai fittings including pure silk tsukaito on the tsuka (handle). The hand carved saya is also finished in a more scuff resistant hammered matte finish to help keep costs down. The swords themselves are sized and shaped similarly to their more refined Bugei Exclusive cousins. We wanted these swords to feel good in the hands with the high quality our customers are used to receiving from Bugei Trading. The tsuba is steel and engraved with a Samurai drawing his sword. The fuchi and kashira also feature Samurai drawing and cutting engraved in them. Our goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo. • Samurai 5160 Katana Sword Measurements. • Motohaba 32.7mm • Kasone (at Machi) 8.4mm • Sakihaba (at Yokote) 24.6mm • Sakikasane 6.1mm • Kissaki length 42.8mm • Weight: 1.3 kg • Steel: 5160 mono-steel • Folded Steel: no Details: Blade length: 72,39 cm Handle length: 35 cm Overall length: 104.5 cm Weight: 1.28 kg

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Old Pine Katana, Blade Length 74.93 cm

The Old Pine Katana was originally released using an unfolded, modern high alloy steel with a high tech heat treatment. However, while the prototypes were quite impressive, once it went in to production we found the factory was unable to deliver sufficient numbers in the quality we required. And then a devastating fire at the Hanwei forge forced Hanwei to re-evaluate whether to continue with the new steel. At that point we suspended sales of the Old Pine Katana until we could get some idea as to what we could expect from the factory.Bugei is pleased to announce that they will now be offering the Old Pine Katana again, but this time in the tried and tested powdered steel used in all of the sword lines for the last decade. This steel has been durable, reliable, and the factory was able to produce swords for us at the quality required in the past. So Bugei is now offering the Old Pine for sale again, except now it will be with the steel as used in all our other swords. Please note that until we get in our first shipment the photographs will show the old steel type. The goal was to make a sword that was without peer in terms of performance but would still have a beautiful and somewhat traditional look. Since the sword is intended to be a strong workhorse that you can rely on day in and day out for years, the sword is mounted in an understated "pine" motif. The pine tree endures year round as it is an evergreen which befits the steel used for this fine and powerful katana that will never let you down. The blackened iron tsuba is a classic design picturing a pine tree and pine needles. The shape was chosen as it allows the swordsman to place the sword on the ground in front of them without worrying about the sword rolling. The fuchi kashira are also blackened iron with pine motifs. The menuki are gold gilded representations of pine cones. The green saya represents the year round green of the evergreen pine and sports understated hand-painted gold needles.The tsuka is wrapped in brown silk ito with blackened samekawa underneath. The sword has two mekugi and all saya parts are made of fine horn. The blade has light niku but is of moderate weight and dimensions with an extended chu kissaki and moderate sori. It is a very sharp blade that is an aggressive cutter that should handle any conventional cutting practice. It handles relatively lightly in the hands but of course balance will vary according to blade and tsuka length as chosen by the customer. The prototype sword shown in the photographs is approximately 30 inches long with a 14" tsuka.This sword is available for order now from Bugei Trading Company. As swords arrive from the factory and pass our stringent quality control orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.Customers have a choice in sword length (nagasa). We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. During a quality control visit we asked Keith Larman to measure a "typical" Old Pine katana. Here are the measurements for this one sword. Nagasa: 30" Kasane (thickness at habaki): 8mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Kissaki Length: 34mm Deep Sori: 1.1" or 28mm Tsuka: 33 cm Blade: 74.93 cm Weight: approx. 1.3 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: no

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Katana - Imperial Series

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword´s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Same (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki (a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword´s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. All feature fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove). These battle-ready swords are exquisite examples of the swordmaker´s art. Specifications: Weight: 1237.6 g Thick: 0.79 cm Blade: 74.61 cm Handle: 28.58 cm Same (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass Menuki Steel: 1055 High Carbon Overall: 103.8 cm Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

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Lotus Seed Katana

A beautiful symbol of the circular journey of enlightenment, the lotus seed starts its life in the muck before growing in to a stalk to emerge from the muddy water to blossom. As the bloom fades the maturing seeds fall back in to the mud to continue the cycle of rebirth, which is so beautifully depicted in our Lotus Seed Daisho set from Dragon King. Like the lotus blossom the Lotus Seed Katana transitions from various shade of violet from the wrapped cotton ito (handle wrap), the gold and purple sageo on the smooth deep, dark lacquered saya. Copper seeds accent the blackened furniture throughout the handle. The immaculately detailed budding seed pod following the shedding of its pedals centers the entire piece. Silver dragonfly menuki, seppa and habiki splash highlights across the subtly waisted 12 3/8” tsuka. The 27 ½” forge T10 blade features a midare or irregular hamon (temper) line much like the path of life with its ups and downs. This light, long and fast 41 ¼” katana cuts quick and makes a bold statement both physically and metaphorically without being audacious in design. Specifications Overall: 41 1/4" Blade Length: 27 1/2" Handle Length: 12 3/8" Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: T10 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Raptor Shinogi Zukuri

The Raptor series, our new line of cutting katanas, has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets. The Raptor Shinogi-Zukuri blade, which has evolved as the most common Japanese katana blade design, provides both speed and cutting power. Featuring a distinct yokote, such blades were originally produced after the Heian period, around 987 AD. Details: Overall length: 42.3" Blade length: 28" Handle length: 11" Weight: 2lb 10oz 5160 high-carbon steel Details will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Dragonfly Katana, 76.2cm blade length, 35.56cm handle length

The New Dragonfly Katana keeps all the attributes of the original version that made this sword great, but we've improved the furniture by adding more detail to bring out the beauty and message of this piece. Maintaining the original distinctive style, with a thinner and lighter blade that is individually hand forged and folded, our new katana features the blending of T-10 and 1055 steel. This new folded steel combination presents striking contrast between the layers and when polished reveals a highly visible hada. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. The new tsuba design is made in iron with a copper inlaid dragonfly, which contrasts beautifully against the weathered looking iron. The authenticity and craftsmanship behind these fittings make these some of the best furniture upgrades we have ever offered. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster, and gives it less resistance when cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. Details: Blade Steel: T10 & 1055 Weight without Saya (Sheath): 2lb 9oz Overall Length: 45 1/2" Nagasa (Blade) Length: 30" Tsuka (Handle) Length: 14" Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 6.8mm Sakikasane (Thickness at Tip): 2.5mm Motohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki): 31mm Sakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote): 23mm Sori: 3/4"

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Peace Katana, Blade Length 76.2 cm

Click on the Video below to see a full presentation on this sword. The sword shown in the video is a 30" nagasa blade with 14" tsuka. Video is available in high definition if you click through to Youtube. Bugei is pleased to announce the introduction of an all new katana -- The "Peace" Sword.The Peace sword is a robust shinogi zukuri katana with an extended chu kissaki. The blade is moderate in thickness and somewhat wide compared to many designs. However, like the original Tadayoshi school sword the Peace sword is based on, the Peace sword has a shallow bo-hi (full sized groove) and a soe-bi (fine groove) running below the shinogi (ridge line). This allows the sword to remain robust and durable with a good cross-sectional thickness all while helping keep the overall weight of the sword down. The sword moves easily in the hands, is extremely sharp, and is still of a robust design for cutting practice. The hamon is deep with vivid nioi and on close inspection you can see the interaction of the suguha with the underlying finely folded steel. It makes for a more subtle but very elegant look. It also gives the sword a serene appearance. Deadly in appearance, but calm and serene. It appears simple, but the closer you look, the more you see. Which are of course attributes that would appeal to the samurai of old. Calm focus. Peace. Understated elegance.The mokko raised rim tsuba was designed to show the original field with a single bleached skull on the ground. The mokko shape was chosen as many practitioners like the fact that the sword doesn't tend to "roll around" when placing the sword down on the mat when preparing or finishing practice. Tsuba with these sorts of designs were appealing to the samurai. One had to accept the invevitability of death in order to transcend the fear of it.The higo style iron fuchi kashira and kojiri were designed with a background of the same field but with the classical higo design element. No skulls here -- just the ground field and grass on the fuchi with the sky represented in a subtle fashion in classical higo style fittings.Higo style brown silk ito was chosen for the wrap with the typical higo blackened samekawa. The menuki chosen were single gold horses.Finally the black gloss saya (scabbard) shows the summer grasses starting to grow. They are hand brushed in gold paint and gradually increase in frequency towards the iron kojiri but never overpower the simple black gloss saya. The custom made sageo (cord on the saya) is black and gold with gold grasses woven into the sageo, carrying the theme. The dimensions on the saya are more like antique saya than modern production saya in these ways.As each sword is hand forged there will be slight variation from one sword to the next. However, we measured the sword pictured above to give basic specification of the sword. The thickness of the sword (kasane) at the habaki is 7mm tapering to 5.5mm at the transition to the tip. The "height" of the sword (motohaba) at the habaki is 32mm tapering to 24mm at the yokote (transition to the tip). The extended chu kissaki is 38mm long. And the blade has a gentle roughly 3/4 inch tori sori. Again, please note that each sword will vary slightly as each sword is hand forged and polished. The sword shown in the Youtube video above is one of the 30" nagasa swords with 14" tsuka. The Peace Sword has been a huge success and sold out our initial orders very quickly. Kasane (thickness at habaki): 7mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Sori: 5/8" (about 16mm) Futasuji-hi Tsuka: 35.56 cm Blade: 76.2 cm Weight: approx. 1.1 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes

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Musashi XL Katana

Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Katana is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel, with new geometry to enhance cutting ability. Designed strictly for competitive cutting, our XL Katana blades incorporate the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Featuring differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle, these wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag. KEY FEATURES: * Massive XL Blade Geometry * Authentically constructed * Built for Martial Artists MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 28 ½" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 41" Weight: 2lb 11oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.44" Width at Tip: 1.14" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .16" Sori: 3/4"

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Katana Black Wood

The Black Katana was hand made by Marto of Toledo Spain. Marto Katanas have forged and fully tempered stainless steel blades that have been polished and detailed. This katana blade will not rust and does not require any care. With over 47 years of experience you can be assured that your Marto katana is one of the finest decorative Japanese swords available on the market today. Features: Overall Length: 100 cms - 40 inches Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel Handle: Black Braid Cord Scabbard: Lacquered Aluminum

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Daimyo FF Shobu Katana 71.12 cm Gold Eagle

An heirloom grade classic Samurai Shobu Katana, designed to fend off the Mongol Invasion, forged from folded 1095/1080/1060 carbon steel. The blade is differentially clay-tempered to harden the edge will retaining a softer spine to increase resistance to shock. This blade is given our Daimyo hand-polish, taking over 40 hours on Japanese natural stones to provide a mirror finish that provides insight into the Hada and a distinct Hadori Hamon. Matched with an intricately detailed Gold Eagle tsuba (based on an antique in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection) and blue Japanese silk Ito. this sword is authentically Japanese while having an American character. The centerpiece of any collection, this sword represents our smiths' best work with modern steel. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 28/71.12 Overall length (in/cm): 40/101.6 Weight (lbs/kg): 2.4/1.09 Steel: Forge Folded Tri-Steel Polish: Hand Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: No Tsuba: Gold Eagle Fuchi-Kashira: Gold Eagle Ito: Blue silk Saya: Black gloss

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Katana

The "Katana" is a unique and impressive replica sword that will delight any collector and history buff. It is a replica of a typical sword used by the samurai in Japan.The sword is made of high quality steel and has a hardened blade of 68 cm in length. The handle offers safe and comfortable handling. With a weight of 1.3 kg and a length of 100 cm, it is an impressive and imposing sword.Experience the art of war and the bravery of the samurai up close with the "Katana". Buy it now and add a piece of history to your collection. Details: Weight: 1.3 kg Total length: 100 cm Blade length: 68 cm

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Mokko Renshu Katana - w/ Bo-Hi

Hanwei's Renshu Series of samurai swords combines robust 5160 spring steel through-hardened blades with the economical handle fittings of the Practical Series. This combination makes an affordable sword that will hold up well to cutting practice without the fear of harming an expensive sword. Key Features: • 5160 spring steel blade • Through hardened for toughness Specifications Overall: 41 1/2" Blade Length: 28 3/8" Handle Length: 12 1/4" Weight: 2lb 6oz Point of Balance: 5 1/4" Thickness at Guard: 0.26" Thickness at Tip: 0.18" Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Kaeru (Frog) Katana

The blade of the Kaeru katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium dark blue Japanese cotton. The tsuba is crafted in blacken iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a frog on lily pad scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments the theme of the Frog and is elegently hand woven in dark blue and moss green. The fuchi and kashira are of black with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. Key Features: • Hand forged and folded steel blade • Silk sageo • Traditional Construction Specifications Overall: 39" Blade Length: 26.75" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2 lb 6 oz Blade Steel: K120C Specs will vary slightlymfrom piece to piece.

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Bushido Nami Katana

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Old Pine Katana, Blade Length 72.39 cm

The Old Pine Katana was originally released using an unfolded, modern high alloy steel with a high tech heat treatment. However, while the prototypes were quite impressive, once it went in to production we found the factory was unable to deliver sufficient numbers in the quality we required. And then a devastating fire at the Hanwei forge forced Hanwei to re-evaluate whether to continue with the new steel. At that point we suspended sales of the Old Pine Katana until we could get some idea as to what we could expect from the factory.Bugei is pleased to announce that they will now be offering the Old Pine Katana again, but this time in the tried and tested powdered steel used in all of the sword lines for the last decade. This steel has been durable, reliable, and the factory was able to produce swords for us at the quality required in the past. So Bugei is now offering the Old Pine for sale again, except now it will be with the steel as used in all our other swords. Please note that until we get in our first shipment the photographs will show the old steel type. The goal was to make a sword that was without peer in terms of performance but would still have a beautiful and somewhat traditional look. Since the sword is intended to be a strong workhorse that you can rely on day in and day out for years, the sword is mounted in an understated "pine" motif. The pine tree endures year round as it is an evergreen which befits the steel used for this fine and powerful katana that will never let you down. The blackened iron tsuba is a classic design picturing a pine tree and pine needles. The shape was chosen as it allows the swordsman to place the sword on the ground in front of them without worrying about the sword rolling. The fuchi kashira are also blackened iron with pine motifs. The menuki are gold gilded representations of pine cones. The green saya represents the year round green of the evergreen pine and sports understated hand-painted gold needles.The tsuka is wrapped in brown silk ito with blackened samekawa underneath. The sword has two mekugi and all saya parts are made of fine horn. The blade has light niku but is of moderate weight and dimensions with an extended chu kissaki and moderate sori. It is a very sharp blade that is an aggressive cutter that should handle any conventional cutting practice. It handles relatively lightly in the hands but of course balance will vary according to blade and tsuka length as chosen by the customer. The prototype sword shown in the photographs is approximately 30 inches long with a 14" tsuka.This sword is available for order now from Bugei Trading Company. As swords arrive from the factory and pass our stringent quality control orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.Customers have a choice in sword length (nagasa). We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. During a quality control visit we asked Keith Larman to measure a "typical" Old Pine katana. Here are the measurements for this one sword. Nagasa: 30" Kasane (thickness at habaki): 8mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Kissaki Length: 34mm Deep Sori: 1.1" or 28mm Tsuka: 27.94 cm Blade: 72.39 cm Weight: approx. 1.3 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: no

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Ronin Katana

The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period. Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper matters of etiquette in this task. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike each other and the teacher insulted his student at every opportunity. No longer able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the attack. This act led to Asano´s ordered suicide (seppuku) and the confiscation of his property. On December 14, 1702, nearly one year after Asano´s death, 47 of Asano´s men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their revenge. After a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for his transgressions against their former master. When he refused he was beheaded. For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku. They are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty inherent in the Samurai. Our Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano´s 47 Ronin. The blackened iron Tsuba depicts Asano´s followers on their vengeful march. The blade is hand forged & folded Swedish powder steel with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style. KEY FEATURES: * Folded High-Carbon Blade * Authentically constructed * Quality fittings MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 28 ½" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 40 ½" Weight: 2lb 7oz

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Raimie XL Katana

As the clouds gather in the sky and your hand claps the tsuka of your katana, you focus on the target and prepare to strike. With one fluid movement you step and swing with a thunderous clap that rattles the heavens and severs the object in your sights. Our Raimie (rah-ee-mae) XL Katana represents the next generation in heavy cutting katana from the CAS Hanwei brand. Continuing the tradition XL Series of katana blade geometry, our new cutter features the billowing clouds and raimie (thunderclap) theme from fuchie to kashira. With a double pegged and fully removeable tsuka (handle) with synthetic components around the wood core, Raimie Katana keeps owning a heavy cutting katana affordable. The silver habaki, menuki and seppa contrast against the black tsuka-ito and the white faux same (ray skin). The textured black saya allow for easy handling without finger prints or smudges founding with a lacquered finish. Key Features: Hefty 28 1/4" forged steel blade Designed for heavy cutting Synthetic handle materials Specifications Overall: 41" Blade Length: 28 1/4" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz Width at Guard: 36mm Width at Tip: 24mm Thickness at Guard: 6mm Thickness at Tip: 3mm Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Mukade Ni Katana-Ron Chen Exclusive

The successor to the Mukade has arrived in limited edition (only 20!) Handmade by Ron Chen in his forge in Taiwan, the next iteration of Mukade will continue to awe and inspire practitioners and collectors for decades to come. According to Japanese folklore the Mukade (giant centipede) is immortal and a sign of success in battle. Famed Shogun Takeda Shingen took the image of the Mukade for his war banner, along with the Fūrinkazan from Sun Tzu - “as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain.” This set is cast from the original metal work by renowned Japanese metal fittings artist Roman Urban. Concept and design by James and Christopher Williams of Bugei. Sword and fittings forged by Ron Chen, sole authorship. The Mukade Katana flows in one smooth curve from the kissaski to the kashira flawlessly. The brown Japanese silk ito grips gently in the hand as its intricately wrapped in katatemaki style around white same (ray skin). The long menuki feature the kanji from Sun Tzu mantra as well as give focus and firmness in the tsuka. The 14" tsuka allows for versatility in your grip. To allow for strength and flexibility, the 28 7/8" blade is made from SN490 steel which is that same steel used in the construction of buildings in Japan that's resistant to earthquakes. The choji hamon pattern whisps across the edge of the blade to the habaki which is etched in the Rain pattern. With 3/4" sori, this blade will cut with resilience and strength. Housing this subtle yet powerful blade is a black laquered wooden saya wrapped in han-samemaki ray skin with a buffalo horn kurikata with brown cotton sageo. Few katana have ever been conceived with as much thought, input and collaboration from so many great and creative minds. With only twenty Mukade Ni Katana to ever be made, you will not want this sword to be lost to history. Details: Blade: 29 7/8" Blade Thickness: 6.3 mm Handle: 14" Overall: 44 5/8" Weight: 1 lbs 15 oz

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Imperial double edged katana

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword´s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Same (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki (a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword´s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. All feature fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove). These battle-ready swords are exquisite examples of the swordmaker´s art. Specifications: Weight: 1041.6 g Thick: 0.71 cm Blade: 73.025 cm Handle: 26.67 cm Same (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass Menuki Steel: 1055 High Carbon Overall: 99.7 cm Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2020.

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Dragonfly Katana - 5160 Steel Blade

Our goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo. All of our swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The dark brown ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are the best that we have offered. Details: Blade: 28.5" Handle: 13" Blade Steel: 5160 Hrc Edge: 59 Hrc Back: 45-48

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Shinto Elite Katana

The Shinto Elite features a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel katana blade (now featuring the geometry of the Performance Series) and is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The Shinto Elite is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag. Elite Series: Incorporating a blend of the features of the Katanas in our popular Classic Series and those in our new Performance Series, the swords in our Elite Series embody a careful blend of form and function. As in the Classic Series, the swords have an upgraded standard of blade polish and other refinements in detail while changes in blade design have been introduced to enhance cutting performance. Key Features 1065 High-Carbon Blade Premium fittings Traditional Construction Measurements: Blade length: 28" Handle length: 11" Overall length: 40" Weight: 2lb 11oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.38" Width at Tip: 1.03" Thickness at Guard: .25" Thickness at Tip: .15" Sori: 3/4"

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Sokueto Hondachi Katana

This is a Thaitsuki sword and we believe in quality over quantity. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords are hand-made, fully functional, and "battle ready" katanas. They are best suited for practice in all sword arts, completion cutting, and collecting. The Japanese Katanas, hand-made by Thaitsuki Nihonto, are of the highest quality, traditionally made and perfected for over 400 years. Thaitsuki Nihonto has been producing Japanese swords for professional collectors and practitioners of Iaido, Iaijutsu, and Kenjutsu for over 400 years!The blade of the Suekuto Hondachi Katana is handmade and forged from special high carbon Japanese steel (DC53) making a strong, flexible blade with naginata-hi (groove). With 2 different HRC grades on the back (40) and on the edge (60) the blade is very strong. The blade is about 7mm wide on the habaki and about 5,5mm on the chu kissaki.The tsuka (handle) is covered in black same (ray skin) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrap) is best japanese white 10mm wide silk. The brass tsuba shows a pair of tigers. The koiguchi is made from real buffalo horn and the handmade saya was made from dried poplar wood. The kurigata is made from wood and is covered with 92,5% silver. The habaki and the seppa are also made from 92,5% silver and the habaki shows a sakura motif. At the end of the saya is a kojiri made from real buffalo horn mounted which prevents the saya from breaking when hit hard on the floor, eg when training iaido.Fuchi and Kashira are detailed in gold and polished. The menuki are made from 92,5% silver and show a dragon.The Suekuto Hondachi Katana is a fully functional Japanese katana and not a replica, it is considered a weapon and it is extremely sharp. This sword can easily sever a 7" thick bamboo with single stroke. The Suekuto Hondachi Katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance.This sword can also be made dull so that you can use it for practice, like in Iaido ! Details : Blade length: 73.66 cm Tang length: 25.4 cm Tsuka length: 27.94 cm Overall length: 101.6 cm Balance Point: 12.7 cm Tsuka Ito: white silk Weight with Saya: 1520 g Weight without Saya: 1210 g Imogata shaped Tsuka: the handle becomes thinner towards the kashira Ha (edge) 60-63 HRC Habuchi (temper line) 43-46 HRC Ji bis Mune (edge to back of the blade) 33-36 HRC

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Gunto Katana

Gunto is the name of the Japanese military sword. At the end of the 19th century the design was based on the French military saber. In order inspire the spirit of the samurai honor codex (bushido) in the troops, it was decided in 1934 to use a katana like look. The swords of the common soldier were factory-made and therefore of simple quality. In contrast, the swords of high-ranking officers were equipped with traditional blades inherited within their families. The colors of the sageo indicated the rank of the officer. In contrast to the katana, the gunto’s sageo was attached to the end of the handle. The John Lee gunto has the colors of a captain. - Sharp, hand-forged blade made of 1045 carbon steel (not stainless). - Shinogi zukuri style blade - Traditional wooden handle with inlay made of real ray skin and a butt cap. - Hineri maki style handle wrap made of brown cotton - Brown-painted wooden sheath - High quality, 2-color sageo. - Delivered in a beautiful collector’s box. - Made after historical examples. - Every original John Lee sword is delivered with a seal and a certificate. Blade length: 28.4’’ Overall length (without sheath): 40’’ Weight (without sheath): 2.5 lbs

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Practical XL Light Katana

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Designed for quicker cuts in heavier targets, these Practical XL Lights katanas combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The tsuka is tightly wrapped with imitation leather in the tradtional style to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of tameshigiri practice. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 40 1/2” Blade Length: 28 ½” Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2lb 9oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.45" Width at Tip: 1.06" Thickness at Guard: .27" Thickness at Tip: .18" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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John Lee Hana Katana

The theme of this katana are flowers in the colors gold and silver. These floral decorative elements can be found on the sheath as well as on the ornate tsuba. The rest of the adornment also takes up this theme. Handle length 30.5 cm Blade length 72.5 cm Total length (without scabbard) 103 cm Weight (without scabbard) 1100 g

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Dragonfly Katana - 30" blade

Our new Dragonfly Katana possesses all the attributes that make a katana. An original distinctive style, with a thinner and lighter blade that is individually hand forged and folded. Our Dragonfly Katana features the blending of T-10 and 1055 steel. This new folded steel combination presents striking contrast between the layers and when polished reveals a highly visible hada. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai’s desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The fittings are beautifully antiqued duplicating the look of old iron. The tsuba design is made in iron with a copper inlaid dragonfly, which contrasts beautifully against the weathered looking iron. The authenticity and craftsmanship behind these fittings. The dark brown silk ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster, and gives it less resistance when cutting soft targets. The tsuka has the slight “waisting”, ryugo, that is popular with many who study Japanese sword arts. Three blade lengths are available: 12151 Dragonfly Katana - 76.2 cm blade length 12152 Dragonfly Katana - 73.66 cm blade length 12153 Dragonfly Katana - 71.12 cm blade length Order your preference while supplies last. Specifications Overall: 45 1/2" Blade Length: 30" Handle Length: 14" Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz Thickness at Guard: 6.8mm Thickness at Tip: 2.5mm Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: T10 & 1055 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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John Lee Shiro Katana

Shiro (english "white") has a major importance in many respects in the Japanese culture. Among other things this color stands for purity and sanctity but also for grief and death. The Samurai donned white under their armaments to symbolize their willingness to fight till death. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel. The blade is sharp grounded with incorporated Hamon-line for a very authentic look. Handle wrapping made from white cotton in classic Hineri Maki style. White, high-polish varnished wooden sheath. With long tang, which is fixed with two bamboo pins (Mekugi) in the handle. The sword is thus fully demountable. Without plastic, only high-quality and authentic materials are used. Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapping is lined with genuine ray skin. All decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are handmade from metal. A protective case made of fabric, a John Lee seal and a certificate are within the scope of supply. Details: Overall length: approx. 101.5 cm Blade length: approx. 72 cm Handle length: approx. 29 cm Blade Material: 1045 Carbon Steel Weight (without sheath): approx. 1050 g

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Practical XL Katana

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Designed for maximum cutting power in heavy targets, these latest Practical XLs katanas combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner, producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of tameshigiri practice. Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary. Specifications Overall: 40 7/8” Blade Length: 28 1/8” Handle Length: 11 3/8" Weight: 2lb 15oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.43" Width at Tip: 1.08" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .15" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Yasukuni Captains Gunto

This sword replicates the Gunto of a high-ranking Japanese army officer of the Pre-WWII and WWII era. These swords were made from 1933 onwards by a group of highly-skilled sword smiths at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo and are known collectively as the Yasukuni swords. Only 8000 of these swords were made and many were destroyed, so in recent years they have become highly collectable. Hanwei is producing these very accurate replicas for collectors unable to afford or obtain originals. The sword features a forged blade of high carbon 1095 steel. Hand-woven pure silk Sageo with accurate Captain-rank coloration. Details: Weight: approx. 1192 g Overall Length: approx. 95 cm Blade Length: approx. 71.5 cm Handle Length: approx. 23.5 cm Blade Material: 1095

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Bamboo Katana - 5160 Series

The Bugei Exclusive Trainer Sword Line uses less expensive modern through hardened 5160 mono-steel blades. The modern heat treatment methodology combined with a very tough steel yields a tough, aggressive cutting blade. These blades are then mounted to Bugei's high standards using the high quality Bamboo fittings including pure silk tsukaito on the tsuka (handle). The hand carved saya is also finished in a more scuff resistant hammered matte finish to help keep costs down. The swords themselves are sized and shaped similarly to their more refined Bugei Exclusive cousins. Bugei wanted these swords to feel good in the hands with the high quality our customers are used to receiving from Bugei Trading. The goal was to reduce production cost as much as possible while maintaining the classic good looks of the original mounts. There is no hamon and no hada (folding pattern) in the tough 5160 steel but these swords can cut and take abuse at the same time. So each sword can sit proudly on a sword stand but also be a daily working sword in the dojo. • Bamboo 5160 Katana. • Motohaba 32.9mm • Kasone (at Machi) 6.9mm • Sakihaba (at Yokote) 24.9mm • Sakikasane 5mm • Kissaki length 36mm •Steel: 5160 mono-steel •Folded Steel: no Details: Blade length: 70.8 cm Handle length: 28.3 cm Overall length: 104.5 cm Weight: 1.26 kg

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Citadel

Citadel Bamboo Katana

Symbolic of the straight growth of the bamboo, the Citadel Katana Bamboo has a small blade deflection. Handle end (Kashira) and handle clamp (Fuchi) are made of iron, covered with a simple but elegant, high-gloss black varnish. Also made from iron is the tsuba, which is not casted but made by hand. It shows like the butt cap and the grip clamp finely engraved bamboo themes. Decorations (Menuki) of silvered bronze offer a nice contrast to the dark handle wrap (Tsuka-Maki) and emphasize the graceful whole. Blade in Shinogi Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi) on the blades back. Forged integral Habaki made of silvered and engraved copper. Seppa made from silvered brass. Handle wrapped in black, Japanese silk in classic Hineri-Maki style. Black, high-polish sheath (Kuroro style). The razor sharp blades are made of 1075 carbon steel. Under traditional clay coating differentiated hardened to approx. 60 HRC at the cutting edge and approx. 40 HRC at the back of the blade. By the skills of the polisher the masterly work of the blacksmith comes fully to bear. A mirror-polished surface, as well as a clearly recognizable temper line (hamon) are the result. To every sword belongs a high-quality sword bag, and a padded Cordura bag for transport next to a production certificate. Details: Overall length: approx. 100 cm Blade length: approx. 71.5 cm Handle length: approx. 28 cm Blade Material: 1075 carbon steel Weight (without sheath): approx. 1200 g

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Golden Flower Katana

The Golden Flower Katana features an extraordinarily beautiful tsuba which certainly has been made by a grand master in the 18th century. As these did not sign their work in contrary to the blade smiths, the creator is not known by name. The tsuba has been intricately decorated with golden cherry blossoms (sakura). The cherry blossom is one of the most important symbols in Japanese culture. It stands for beauty, departure and the transience of life. The katana has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This longsword has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 74 cm Total length without scabbard: 104 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 18-20 mm Handle length: 30 cm Weight without scabbard: 1040 g Weight with scabbard: 1300 g

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Bamboo-Katana, 72.39 cm Blade Length

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Samurai Katana, 69.85 cm Blade Length

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John Lee Goemon Katana

Ishikawa Goemon (* 16th century; † August 10, 1594) is a Japanese folk hero. Like Robin Hood, he was said to have robbed the rich and given to the poor. Even today there are many myths and legends about him, such as the failed assassination attempt on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, after which he was convicted, and executed alive with other relatives boiling oil. Heroic he should have tried to save his son by keeping him out of the boiler. The John Lee Goemon Katana takes up this issue. The tsuba shows among others Goemon when he was executed by a wood engraving by Toyokuni Ichiyoai. Among other motives also his name can be found on the Fuchi in Japanese font. Special Features: • Sharp blade made of 9260 carbon spring steel (not stainless), suitable for cutting tests. • Blade in Unokubi-Zukuri style. • Hand-painted tsuba with classic woodcut designs. • Handle wrapping of brown suede lined with blackened ray skin. • Black high gloss lacquered sheath with borders from buffalo horn. • High-quality, two-color sageo. • Manufactured according to museum originals. • Supplied with protective fabric cover in a nice collector's box. • Each original John Lee sword features a seal and a certificate. Details: Overall length (without sheath): approx. 103 cm Blade length: approx. 74.5 cm Handle Length: approx. 29 cm Blade Material: 9260 carbon spring steel Handle Material: Suede wrapping lined with ray skin Weight (without sheath): approx. 1150 g

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Bugei Bamboo Katana 27.5" Blade 13" Handle NS

Bugei reaches into history to design blades to be used by the student of traditional Japanese Sword Arts. The Bamboo Katana was Bugei's first production sword. And all these years later the updated Bamboo Katana with its elegant black fittings and gold bamboo highlights continues to be one of our most popular swords. Bamboo is a popular theme for Japanese sword mounts as it represents both strength and flexibility, qualities highly prized by the Samurai. The tsuba (sword guard) is made from a plate of soft copper that is given a hard gloss black coating and then gold highlights are applied to the intricate bamboo. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in black silk ito to complement the gloss black saya and glossy black fittings. Originally made of Manchurian Rail steel, the Bamboo Katana is now made with a superior folded Swedish Powdered steel for added beauty and toughness. The Bamboo is a larger sword with moderate niku ("meat to the blade") creating an excellent sword for more difficult traditional targets. As always, our swords not only look like high quality swords, they also have quality of design, fit and finish that is not readily visible, like our 10" nakago with two mekugi to insure that the blade stays secure in the tsuka. The steel of these blades is folded and forged, then clay coated and heated to a red hot state before being quenched in water. This forms a resilient softer steel body (45-48 RC) with an aggressively hard edge (59 RC). This provides exceptional strength and shock resistance with superior edge holding and cutting ability. Careful polishing reveals the hamon and hada showing off the different crystalline structures of the steel. The swords clearly show the martinsite edge, the pearlite body, and nioi crystalline structure that lights up on the true hamon. Both the tsuka and the saya are hand made for each individual sword. This attention to detail means that you, our customer, get the best that we can provide. We also offer a wakizashi and tanto with fully matching furniture should you want to form a matching set (daisho). Included with each sword are a sword bag and quality cleaning kit we import directly from Japan. And as is true of all of our swords. Details: Blade Steel K120C Weight without Saya (Sheath) 3lb Overall Length 42" Nagasa (Blade) Length 27 1/2" Tsuka (Handle) Length 13" Kasane (Thickness at Habaki) 8.5mm Sakikasane (Thickness at Tip) 6.8mm Motohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki) 32.9mm Sakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote) 25.8mm Sori 1"

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War Horse Katana

The earth trembles and the air thunders as thousands of hoofs strike the ground over the horizon. The tranquility of the emerald sea nor of the clear blue sky shield you from the destruction galloping toward you as battle nears. Much like the War Horse Katana, the beautiful colors of the emerald tsuka over white same (ray skin) belie the deadly sharp steel blade nestled in the deep blue saya. The forged 65Mn steel blade features true clay-tempering that produces a distinctive hamon (temper line). The traditional polish brings out the real hamon and a mirror shinogi-ji (flat section). The HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back are ideal for cutting if you wish to try this pony in the field. The blackened tsuba features two rider-less horses chasing each other in the endless human condition of warfare. The silver menuki represent the Tokugawa and Oda clans whereas the fuchi and kashira feature the Takeda and Mori clan symbols. Truly a tragically beautiful katana built for war. Key Features: 27 5/8" forge steel blade Traditional handle construction Thick balanced cutting blade Specifications Overall: 40 1/2" Blade Length: 27 5/8" Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz Sori: 3/8" Blade Steel: 65Mn Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Shi Katana

Blackest of the black and deadlier than death, the Shi Katana epitomizes the true function of the katana when carried to its ultimate end. When traditionally worn, the flash of the black skull shaped tsuba (guard) and kanji embossed fuchi-kashira (pommel) warns any would-be assassin that to challenge this warrior is to court your demise. The 11 ½” tsuka (handle) features a black-on-black tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and same (ray skin) handle contrasted by the triple silver skull menuki. A silver habaki (blade collar) and seppa (spacers) accent the 28” forged steel blade which rests in a hand carved, textured matte black saya. The saya is adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and black and gold sageo (cord). Powerful, foreboding and deadly sharp, the Shi Katana possesses a thirsty blade and its owner must be one who can harness the power wisely. Key Features: 28" T10 Forged Steel Blade Black-on-back tsuka-ito and same Skull shaped tsuba Specifications Overall: 41"" Blade Length: 28 Handle Length: 11 1/2" Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: T10

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Shobu Zukuri Katana, 76,20 cm Blade Length

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Honshu Boshin Katana

The Honshu Boshin Katana epitomizes United Cutlery’s celebrated knack for fusing tradition and innovation into masterworks of modern sword design and engineering. True to the legendary Japanese katana’s roots, the Boshin boasts a 30 3/4” full-tang blade that is simply unrivaled in sharpness and durability. Swordsmiths and scholars have long deemed the storied katana the sharpest weapon on the planet, and, fittingly, no edge on any sword, anywhere can contend with the shear cutting and cleaving clout of the Boshin’s impossibly sharp 1060 high carbon steel blade. It can literally slice through a cinder block like a hot knife through butter, suffering nary a scratch or fissure. But take one look at the Boshin and it immediately becomes clear – this is no ordinary Katana. Trading traditional trappings and garb for chic contemporary style and cutting-edge appointments, the innovative Boshin is undeniably a weapon for the modern era. Advanced textured TPR rubber shrouds the tsuka for an ergonomic no-slip grip you just can’t get from conventional ray skin and cord. The tsuka is crowned with an oversized polished steel kashira with handy lanyard hole, and the tsuba snubs fanciful ornamentation in favor of a pragmatic asymmetrical pointed ellipse design. Deep blood grooves extend along the sleek, gleaming blade from the base of the tsuba to the outset of the boshi, the blade’s placid terminal curve that culminates with the stinging kissaki, or point. A tough black wooden saya, or scabbard, secures the razor-sharp blade. In keeping with the Boshin’s clean, functional aesthetic motif, the satiny smooth saya is largely unembellished, save the handsome black genuine leather sageo. Even among far more expensive swords, United Cutlery’s remarkably affordable Honshu Boshin Katana is sure to become the cherished focal point of your collection, admired and coveted by all who lay eyes on it. With its fierce cutting potency and sublime feel, wielding this swordsmith masterpiece is almost Zen-like and beyond description; you just have to experience it for yourself! Truly a must-have for longtime Japanese katana aficionados, beginning sword fanciers and everyone in between. Measures 41” overall. Details: • Remarkable fusion of tradition, innovation • Slices through cinderblock without scratching • 30 3/4" full-tang 1060 high carbon steel blade • Clean, functional design; chic modern style • Textured TPR rubber handles for no-slip grip • Includes black wooden saya with leather wrap • Overall length: 41”; truly a pleasure to wield

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Shinto Katana

The popular Shinto Katana is the corner stone of our Hanwei line of Samurai weapons. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is in Japanese cotton over ray skin. The black iron tsuba is formed by a finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true back-and-front detail. The blade is hand-forged in T10 high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method, resulting in a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is 60 HRC, back hardness 40 HRC. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. A protective cloth bag and a black high gloss saya are included in delivery. Key features: Forged T10 high-carbon steel blade Built for cutting Traditional construction Details: Total length: 39 1/2" Blade length: 27" Blade thickness at guard: .26" Handle length: 11 3/4" Weight: 1lb. 14oz

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Zaza Iaito Katana

Zaza is the Japanese word for bamboo. Because of his straight stature and his fresh, green color, it stands for growth and purity. In the Japanese culture it is also used as a symbol of good luck. The light and well balanced blade is hand-forged from 420 stainless steel and not sharpened. The handle is traditionally wrapped with black cotton, backed with genuine ray skin. The decoration of the sword (Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki) shows bamboo motifs. The black, high gloss lacquered scabbard is also decorated with golden bamboo leaves and wrapped with a two colored high-quality sageo. The terminations of the scabbard (koiguchi, kurigata, kojiri) are made of fine buffalo horn. The sword comes with a printed cloth bag, collector box, stamp and certificate. Details: Blade length up to Tsuba: 72.2 cm Handle Length: 29.5 cm Overall length without scabbard: 102.5 cm Curve: 2 cm Weight without scabbard: 1080 g

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Maru Renshu Katana - No Hi

Hanwei's Renshu Series of samurai swords combines robust 5160 spring steel through-hardened blades with the economical handle fittings of the Practical Series. This combination makes an affordable sword that will hold up well to cutting practice without the fear of harming an expensive sword. Key Features: • 5160 Spring Steel • Through-hardened for toughness Specifications Overall: 41 3/4" Blade Length: 28 1/4" Handle Length: 12 1/2" Weight: 2lb 5oz Point of Balance: 5 3/4" Thickness at Guard: .27" Thickness at Tip: .16" Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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John Lee Hannya Katana

The Hannya mask is originated from the Japanese Noh theatre, it is probably the most famous mask ever. It stands for the woman who has turned to a demon because of rage and jealousy. This is the John Lee Hannya katana made by Haller with the following special features: - Sharp blade made from hand-forged 1095 carbon steel (not stainless) - Differentiated hardened with clay coating, real hamon line - Suitable for cutting tests, 60 HRC on the blade, 40 HRC on the back - Blade clamp (Habaki) made from brass, Tsuba made from Zinc-aluminum-casting - Handle wrapped with black cotton, underlaid with real ray skin - Blade fixed at handle with two nogs (Mekugi) - Sheath matt varnished - A collectors box with cloth bag is within the scope of supply Details: Overall Length: approx. 108 cm Blade Length to Tsuba: approx. 75 cm Blade Material: 1095 carbon steel Handle Length: approx. 32 cm Weight: approx. 1200 g

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Dragon Citadel Katana

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Wave Katana (Bo-hi) Square Tsuba

The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style katana is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. Details: Total length: 99.06 cm Blade length: 71.12 cm Handle length: 25.4 cm Tsuba: Square Tsuba

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Bamboo-Katana, 69.85 cm Blade Length

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Dragonfly Katana, 72.39cm Blade Length

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Orborozuki - New Moon – Limited Edition

Sakae Forge specializes in the highest quality swords, forged in tradition, and dedicated to the spirit of the samurai. The swords are forged by Ron Chen. Ron Chen was born in Taiwan in 1981. His father, Paul Chen, had an early interest in swords and custom knife making. Ron benefitted greatly from his father’s expertise, and from an early age took a great interest in the Japanese sword. A talented artist in his own right, upon graduating University, Ron decided to apprentice as a sword smith. He worked for several years at his father’s factory, learning modern and traditional forging skills, and honing his craft. The popular brand Hanwei belongs to Ron's father Paul Chen. We also have lots of Katana of Hanwei in our shop.The Orborozuki Katanas were designed by Paul Chen. There are three different versions of the Orborozuki sword series:Orborozuki - New Moon Orborozuki - Half Moon Orborozuki - Full Moon All three swords are exclusively in our shop. The blades are forged with maraging steel, which has undergone a special heat treatment. Paul Chen chose the Moon concept as the theme of this sword series because he believes it fits in perfectly with the Japanese spirit of Bushido, which promotes modesty and accuracy.The Orborozuki Katanas are part of the 2019 edition consisting of 100 strictly limited Katanas from the Sakaeforge by Ron Chen. The swords are delivered with a wooden box and a cleaning kit. Including certificate. Details: Blade Length: 70 cm Handle Length: 26 cm

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Peace Katana, Blade Length 72.4 cm

Click on the Video below to see a full presentation on this sword. The sword shown in the video is a 30" nagasa blade with 14" tsuka. Video is available in high definition if you click through to Youtube. Bugei is pleased to announce the introduction of an all new katana -- The "Peace" Sword.The Peace sword is a robust shinogi zukuri katana with an extended chu kissaki. The blade is moderate in thickness and somewhat wide compared to many designs. However, like the original Tadayoshi school sword the Peace sword is based on, the Peace sword has a shallow bo-hi (full sized groove) and a soe-bi (fine groove) running below the shinogi (ridge line). This allows the sword to remain robust and durable with a good cross-sectional thickness all while helping keep the overall weight of the sword down. The sword moves easily in the hands, is extremely sharp, and is still of a robust design for cutting practice. The hamon is deep with vivid nioi and on close inspection you can see the interaction of the suguha with the underlying finely folded steel. It makes for a more subtle but very elegant look. It also gives the sword a serene appearance. Deadly in appearance, but calm and serene. It appears simple, but the closer you look, the more you see. Which are of course attributes that would appeal to the samurai of old. Calm focus. Peace. Understated elegance.The mokko raised rim tsuba was designed to show the original field with a single bleached skull on the ground. The mokko shape was chosen as many practitioners like the fact that the sword doesn't tend to "roll around" when placing the sword down on the mat when preparing or finishing practice. Tsuba with these sorts of designs were appealing to the samurai. One had to accept the invevitability of death in order to transcend the fear of it.The higo style iron fuchi kashira and kojiri were designed with a background of the same field but with the classical higo design element. No skulls here -- just the ground field and grass on the fuchi with the sky represented in a subtle fashion in classical higo style fittings.Higo style brown silk ito was chosen for the wrap with the typical higo blackened samekawa. The menuki chosen were single gold horses.Finally the black gloss saya (scabbard) shows the summer grasses starting to grow. They are hand brushed in gold paint and gradually increase in frequency towards the iron kojiri but never overpower the simple black gloss saya. The custom made sageo (cord on the saya) is black and gold with gold grasses woven into the sageo, carrying the theme. The dimensions on the saya are more like antique saya than modern production saya in these ways.As each sword is hand forged there will be slight variation from one sword to the next. However, we measured the sword pictured above to give basic specification of the sword. The thickness of the sword (kasane) at the habaki is 7mm tapering to 5.5mm at the transition to the tip. The "height" of the sword (motohaba) at the habaki is 32mm tapering to 24mm at the yokote (transition to the tip). The extended chu kissaki is 38mm long. And the blade has a gentle roughly 3/4 inch tori sori. Again, please note that each sword will vary slightly as each sword is hand forged and polished. The sword shown in the Youtube video above is one of the 30" nagasa swords with 14" tsuka. The Peace Sword has been a huge success and sold out our initial orders very quickly. Kasane (thickness at habaki): 7mm Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm Sori: 5/8" (about 16mm) Futasuji-hi Tsuka: 33 cm Blade: 72.4 cm Weight: approx. 1.1 kg Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes

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Katana - Warrior Series

The Japanese swords of the Imperial Series have proven since their initial introduction almost two years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our new Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on the Imperial swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish. The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have Same covered, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. The blade features 2 mekugi pegs in the handle and a bo hi on both sides of the blade. If you´re in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you´ll be happy to own one of these. Specifications: Weight without Saya: 1159 g Thick: 0.79 cm Blade: 74.3 cm Handle: 28.89 cm Same (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass Menuki Steel: 1055 High Carbon Overall: 102.9 cm Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

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Yanone Katana

As powerful and sharp as the arrowhead, the Yanone Katana penetrates deep into your acquired target without going deep into your pocket to acquire. Featuring the best of both worlds in traditional handle construction but using synthetic materials around a wood core. The thick 26 3/4” blade has a real hamon though not fully polished for the rigors of cutting. The Japanese arrowhead motif is featured through the piece from tsuba to kashira. With a black on black nylon tsuka and sageo, black lacquered saya and furniture are contrasted by the white synthetic same (ray skin) and the copper toned fletching menuki on both sides of the tsuka. Even though the materials and color theme extols simplicity, the pierced tsuba with 3 unique arrowhead styles and the basket weave on the fuchi and kashira are anything but subdued. Key Features: Forged steel blade Traditional handle construction with synthetic materials Simple yet detailed handle furniture theme Specifications Overall: 39 1/8" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: 65Mn Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Kawanakajima Katana

The Battles of Kawanakajima were fought in the Sengoku period of Japan between bitter rivals Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. Though neither warrior emerged victorious over the other, the battles did yield many stories of bravery, chivalry and cunning that have passed into Japanese legend and folklore. The artisans of Dragon King have immortalized this great series of battles in this forged and folded steel katana.This beast of a blade is 28” long with a deep hi to lessen the weight. The mixture of T10 and 9260 steel give the blade very pronounced hada which can be easily seen in the dark hamon. The 13 3/8” tsuka is wrapped in black silk over real same. The tsuba depicts Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen engaged in combat. The black textured saya is wrapped in black sageo. The Kawanakajima katana will be a prize for collectors or a practitioners workhorse for heavy cutting. Specifications Overall: 42 1/2" Blade Length: 28" Handle Length: 13 3/8" Weight: 2 lbs 15 oz Thickness at Guard: 6.7 mm Thickness at Tip: 5.5 mm Sori: 7/8" Blade Steel: T10 & 9260 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Mizutori (Crane) Katana

The Mizutori (Crane) Wakizashi mirrors the materials, fit and finish of its larger brother in every way except size. It’s equally light and fast, and with the same high-quality materials, but at a fraction of the size, making it an exquisite companion piece to the Mizutori Katana, or a beautiful stand-alone blade. Specifications: Blade Length: 29 3/4" Blade Thick: 8mm Overall Length: 41 1/4" Steel: 1095 Carbon Weight: 45.4 oz Handle: 11 1/2" Samé (Ray Skin) Handle w/ Brown Braid Cord w/ Brass Menuki Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

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Musashi Kazara Katana

In this special version, the Tsuba is additionally decorated with fine gold inlays and the other parts are also elegantly decorated. - Particularly sharpened damascus blade made of 12-fold 1045 carbon steel with over 8,000 layers. - Shinogi-Zukuri-style blade with fillet (Bo-Hi) with integrated hamon line. - Black cotton handle wrapping in classic Hineri-Maki style. - Black, high-gloss lacquered sheath (Kuroro style) made of wood. - With a long rod, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi). The sword can thus be fully dismantled. - No plastic is used, only high quality, authentic materials are used. - Blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. - The traditional handle winding is underlaid with real ray skin. - All ornamental rates (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal. - Supplied with protective cover made of fabric and in an attractive collector's box. - Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate. Handle length 30 cm Blade length 73 cm Total length (without scabbard) 103.5 cm Weight (without sheath) 1050 g

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Bamboo Mat Katana

The Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure, advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent edge-holding capability and resilience. The fittings feature a bamboo-themed black iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/ kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows. The saya is finished in high-gloss lacquer with horn fittings. Details: Weight: approx. 1248 g Overall Length: approx. 102 cm Blade Length: approx. 73 cm Blade Material: HWS-2S Handle Length: approx. 28 cm

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