History Of The Samurai Sword
Few weapons in the history of warfare hold such fascination and regard as the Samurai Sword. Rich in Japanese history, the Samurai Sword is believed to date back as far as 4500 BC. Now historians arrange the history of the Samurai Sword into four phases, or time periods. The "Chokuto", or period of antiquity, represents the time before 900 AD. The origins of the Samurai Sword closely mirrors that of Japan itself. History tells us that before the recognized formation of what is now known as Japan, there were collections of loose warring tribes. In 660 BC, Jimmu Tenno headed a ...
The Relationship Between A Samurai Sword And The Samurai Warrior
The Samurai Warrior has it its origins in the Heian Period of the late 8th and early 9th centuries under Emperor Kammu. The emperor formed armies made of professional warriors as well as conscripts to put down rebellions and warring lords. He introduced the term Seiitaishogun, or Shogun, which marked the Samurai Warrior beginnings. [caption id="attachment_28" align="aligncenter" width="575" caption="The Samurai Warrior and his Samurai Sword"][/caption] The original Samurai Warriors fought from horseback and used primarily bow and arrow. They quickly began to evolve and began following their own ethical code, called Bushido. It was also during this time that they were defeated ...
The Process To Make A Handmade Samurai Sword
The Samurai Sword is often described as the very soul of the Samurai Warrior. The process to make one of these magnificent creations has been perfected over hundreds of years. The Samurai Sword contains the ideal properties needed for a weapon of its kind, it must be flexible enough so that it does not break in battle, but hardened enough so that it maintains its sharp edge after much use. [caption id="attachment_21" align="aligncenter" width="575" caption="Process to make a handmade samurai sword"][/caption] The first step in the process to create the perfect handmade Samurai Sword is to create the right steel. Only the ...
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Odachi
Odachi Forging and heat treating a 49” blade is a tough task but the Hanwei smiths have mastered the technique and we’re excited to bring you our functional and historically accurate Odachi. The “O” means great and we’re not kidding. With an... [Read more]
Was $1450.00
Now Only $1320.97
Bamboo Stick Katana
Bamboo Stick 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... [Read more]
Was $629.00
Now Only $590.97
Ronin Katana
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... [Read more]
Was $1319.00
Now Only $929.95
Kami Tanto
Kami Tanto Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long (o) kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. The folding process creates exceptional hada, or grain pattern, along the blade... [Read more]
Was $1050.00
Now Only $735.95
Kami Wakizashi
Kami Wakizashi Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long (o) kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. The folding process creates exceptional hada, or grain pattern, along the... [Read more]
Was $1559.95
Now Only $1100.95
Kami Katana
Kami Katana Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long (o) kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. The folding process creates exceptional hada, or grain pattern, along the blade... [Read more]
Was $1995.00
Now Only $1299.95
Bushido Wakizashi
Bushido Wakizashi Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. The koshirae of our Bushido... [Read more]
Was $869.00
Now Only $580.95
Bushido Katana
Bushido Katana Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. The koshirae of our Bushido set... [Read more]
Was $1259.00
Now Only $845.95
Great Wave Katana
Great Wave Katana The furniture of each piece in the Great Wave Set displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon).... [Read more]
Was $839.00
Now Only $620.95
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An authentic Samurai sword is an object of beauty and precision. Our Samurai swords are fine examples of the highest form of handmade craftsmanship and exude a commitment to perfection in design and execution. Each Samurai sword shown on our website has been honed with the utilization of time honored techniques.
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