BAMBOO STICK KATANA

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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 (SH1002) 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. 
 

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  39 1/4inch
BLADE LENGTH:   27 1/4inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   1lb 13oz
 
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Discontinued.
 

SHINTO WAKIZASHI
 

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Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (SH1001 & SH1015) has a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel blade (nagasa) and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Shinto Daisho is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is done 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 blades feature a groove (bo-hi) on both sides and are constructed with a medium length (chu) kissaki. The incredibly popular Shinto Daisho is the cornerstone of our CAS/Hanwei line of Samurai weapons. 

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  27 3/4 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   20 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   1lb 7oz

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MUSASHI KATANA

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Miyamoto Musashi (SH1016), 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 sword-play, 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-ringiron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blades are hand-forged in high-carbon steel,with newgeometry to enhance cutting ability. It is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method, resulting in distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. the grip is double-pegged to the tang for safty.

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  45 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   29 1/4 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   2lb 9oz

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MUSATSHI WAKIZASHI

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This Musashi Wakizashi (SH1017) is the companion piece to the Musashi Miyamoto Katana (SH1016). During the Muromachi period (1568-1603), the introduction of the pairing of the Katana (the curved sword) and Wakizashi was introduced. The Wakizashi, or the shorter companion blade to the Katana, was about 18 inches long. Only the warrior class - the Samurai - was allowed to wear the two swords, which remained a custom for the next several hundred years until abolished in the 19th century. The Musashi Wakizashi (SH1017) is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  26 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   18 1/4 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   1lb 10oz
 
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GOLDEN ORIOLE KATANA

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It has been said that in simplicity lies great beauty, an axiom stunningly validated by the Golden Oriole Katana (SH1018) and Wakizashi (SH1019). The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14'''' tsuka ofthe katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to movevery quickly andvery freely . Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  42 1/4 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   27 1/4 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   21bl 3oz
 
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GOLDEN ORIOLE WAKIZASHI

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It has been said that in simplicity lies great beauty, an axiom stunningly validated by the Golden Oriole Wakizashi (SH1019) and katana (SH1018). The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
 

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  27 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   20 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   1lb 10oz

price includes VAT and delivery with this item.