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This handsome Japanese sword is fitted to a mahogany grip and scabbard that are both endowed with beau-
tiful depth and luster. The hand forged blade is from differentially tempered high carbon AISI 1060 steel.
The “mune” (back of blade) is 45° Rockwell and the “ha” (edge) is 58° Rockwell. The “hamon” (temper line)
is also
real
. Comes with certificate of authenticity, full cleaning kit with instruction booklet, and a cloth stor-
age bag. Made in Longquan China, a swordmaking center for 2600 years.
#500992...$250
Overall-39
3
⁄
8
" •
Blade-29" long, 1
1
⁄
4
" wide
,
1
⁄
4
" thick
• Wt-2 lbs. 2 oz.
Gorgeous and deadly was the katana, some say the perfect sword.
It’s hard to argue with this beauty. Extremely well balanced for
ultra fast and supremely efficient cuts. The speed and power is undeniable. Solid
metal parts have intricate carvings, handle has genuine ray skin
w/purple Japanese
purpose silk
. Blade is hand forged
Damascus
w/real hamon (temper line) for a hard
edge and softer spine to absorb and disperse impact. Comes razor sharp.
Matching
hand carved wooden scabbard w/black finish. Solid zinc alloy tsuba w/iron finish and
Japanese Thunder God symbol. 41" overall, 28" blade, 2 lbs. 10 oz.
#501401…$150
Thunder God Katana
Shirasaya
The Han Dynasty lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD and was known as The Golden Age in Chinese history.
This magnificent sword has a hand-forged, high carbon steel Damascus blade with both a dragon and
Chinese writing etched into it. The hilt consists of a highly detailed bronze twin phoenix guard and match-
ing masterfully sculpted pommel. A Palisander wood scabbard with a silk, braid wrapping and bronze fittings
completes the stunning beauty of this piece. Includes a wooden dragon and phoenix pattern covered dis-
play box and cleaning kit.
#501444...$269
Overall-34" • Blade 23" long, 1
1
⁄
2
" wide,
1
⁄
4
" thick • Wt-3 lbs.
Battle Sword
of the
Han Dynasty
The Jambiya is found in every
country that has been inhabited by
the Arabs, from Turkey to the
Balkans, even in Spain. Our offer-
ing is of the form found in Persia
and India and is worn at the stom-
ach under a sash or belt. Beautiful
solid hardwood grip with decora-
tive rondels. Hardwood scabbard
covered in thin black leather with
nickel tip.
#402118…$70
q
Jambiya
CIRCA
1400s
Overall-14
3
⁄
8
" • Blade 8
3
⁄
4
" long, 2" wide,
3
⁄
16
" thick • Wt-12 oz.
