The cutting edge of the sword is on the reverse side. This type of sword is called Sakabato, made famous from Rurouni Kenshin.
Forged as a holy sword, the last of Arai Shakkū's blades were made in offering to honor the new peace that the Meiji Era would bring, and for him and its wielder, the end of his career of creating weapons for violence and death, and for Kenshin, the end of his days as a hitokiri, and the promise to never take another human life again.
I could not be more pleased with my order of the pictured katana. First, the packaging was very well done. Order arrived in a styrofoam box wrapped in water proof yellow tape. Inside, the blade was in its scabbard (saya) which was in a clear plastic wrap for protection. Upon removing the blade, I found it inside of an oiled tubular plastic wrap for corrosion protection. Second, the scabbard had a beautiful, consistent coloration and was made of hardwood with gold fittings - classy. Third the blade - 5/16" thick at the crossguard (tsuba) tapering to 3/16" at the tip. The differential heat treating line was stunning. The blade was very sharp and the handle was also covered in clear plastic wrap for protection. What a great value - I will definitely be a repeat customer!
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High-performance Japanese Samurai Sword Real Hamon |
For about 150 bucks, the quality of the sword is pretty good for it's price. However, it is pretty tip heavy, and the scabbard's interior was pretty dirty, with pieces of dark stuff being of my sword each time I draw it. I'm not sure if this was rushed, but just something to watch out for.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1060 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |
Finally got my katana from truekatana.com I am absolutely in love with it! The craftsmanship is great, the quality is amazing and I'm very happy with it overall. If your looking to buy your own I recommend truekatana.com you won't be disappointed! The price you pay for the quality sword you get is amazing. I will be buying another in the near future! Go get yours, you will be very happy! Truly a beautiful piece of art! I am very happy with my purchase! Thank guys your the best!
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword Melaleuca Steel With Red Scabbard |
Thank you! Quick shipping and when I had a question, it was answered quickly as well. Good customer service. My son loves his sword. Thank you
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One Piece Roronoa Zoro Wado Ichimonji Real Katana Samurai Sword Replica With White Scabbard |
IT'S COOL AS HELL. It came in on time, and I was admiring the scabbard and the hilt and all that, then I pulled out the actual blade and holyyyyyyyyyyy it was spectacular. It's got a real nice weight to it and the quality is amazing. I quite literally come home and admire it for like 5 mins straight every day. So yeah, great sword, great look, I love it.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blood Red Blade And Scabbard |
I've always wanted a sword for a long time but I didn't know where to get one until I found true katana and the sword I got I love it and it was truly the sword I was looking for I will be getting more and more soon to add to my collection it's truly a beautiful piece of art and hard work
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Handmade Japanese Ninja Sword With Damascus Steel Blade |
Surprised thought i was getting one of those swords you buy off tv but this is is a real kanta sword very high grade steel and very very sharpe
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Scabbard |
I love it and my friend loves it, the only "downside" is that it isn't very sharp personally I would like it sharper for cutting stuff but over all it's a great blade and I rlly love it
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Blade |
Very fast delivery and looks so much better in person than online definitely will be buying another one soon.
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Handmade Japanese Straight Sword High Manganese Steel |
Got this as Christmas present for my sister. She loved it and couldn’t stop smiling !
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Handmade Japanese Katana T10 Carbon Steel Clay Tempered With Pink Scabbard |