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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
The Black Crane Katana
The crane has signified long life and happiness in many Asian cultures. This sword
in the hands of a master would insure both, for it is light and well balanced.
The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel and arrives razor sharp. The
handle has genuine ray skin and is wrapped with black, Japanese
purpose silk. The tsuba is of a solid zinc alloy and has been
painted with a rich, black finish. Comes with matching
wooden scabbard, enameled with a dark, faux ray
skin finish.
#501516…$195
Overall-39
1
⁄
4
"
Blade-29
1
⁄
2
" long,
Wt-1 lb. 8 oz.
Thunder God Katana
Shirasaya
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.
