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've ordered 6 swords from Truekatana. This picture represents a Chinese Straight Sword and Chinese Broadsword I purchsed. I'm not a metalurgist, forgemaster or swordmaster. I learned a little Shao lin and wu shu broadsword in my youth, but that's about it. All that said these swords are truly functional, beautifully balanced and of exquisite workmanship. Besides being weapons they are beautiful works of art. I like to collect swords of all types and these two are among the most expensive I've bought, both being in the $1000 range. They are also, by far, the nicest.
I've also bought two katanas and two wakizashi. Though I did not venture into the same price range, they are truly viable weapons and beautiful art pieces.
Truekatana has truly exceptional pieces, fully functional as well as beautiful to behold. They are worth every penny and if you wait for a sale you will likely find something you like at a better than fair price.
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Clay Tempered Blade |
Good sword, not high level but very cool decorating item
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Handmade Shirasaya Katana Damascus Steel With Red Blade Without Tsuba |
this katana is the best thing I've purchased, and the blade and scabbard is really cool. amazing product.
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Handcrafted Full Tang Katana Sword 1095 Carbon Steel With Black Dragon Theme Scabbard |
What I expected, maybe better than i expected, very sharp, ordering was easy and delivery was good, will probably order from them again
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black And Red Scabbard |
i got it for my boyfriend as a valentine’s day gift as he wants to start a collection. he loves it!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Black Scabbard |
Nice, solid, hefty Tanto short sword. Seems to be well-built and includes a wooden sheath. The top of the edge near the tip is sharp, although; the further you go down the edge the less sharp it becomes. Not a bad sword for the price and steel used.
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang |
Arrived earlier than I expected. This katana is so awesome and I’d love to order another one.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel Blade |
It’s really good and it looks even better. I’d say the katana I bought is worth it whether you buy it on sale or full price I highly recommend it
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Handmade Japanese Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Red Scabbard |
Amazing sword. Great quality and detail was also great. Shipping was also pretty fast as well. 10/10
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One Piece Roronoa Zoro Sandai Kitetsu Katana Samurai Sword Replica With Red Scabbard |
You get what you pay for!
Exactly as described.
Handle is on the cheap side but I probably only payed for the blade anyway!
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Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard |