We have an unmatched selection of authentic samurai swords for sale, including some designs exclusive to our shop. The sword is often worn with the cutting edge facing upwards, allowing for a quick draw and strike. Please provide your birth date when ordering. The Katana’s signature curved blade allows for quick and efficient slashes, and its unique design makes it ideal for close combat. We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece. The blade is hand forgedĪnd folded Swedish powder steel (K120C) with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style.Įvery Katana comes with a custom-fit cloth bag for proper protection and a Japanese blade maintenance kit. Tsuba on the Ronin Katana depicts Asano's followers on their vengeful march. Better steel also allowed the production of narrower blades, and the swords of the 9th century have more pronounced tapering than their 8th-century predecessors. Paul Chen's Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano's 47 Ronin. Viking Double Collectible Medieval Longswords. They are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty inherent in the Samurai. Ronin Katana - Double Fullered Longsword - Euro Model 1 (Battle Ready). For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku. On December 14,ġ702, nearly one year after Asano's death, 47 of Asano's men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their revenge.Īfter a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for his transgressions against theirįormer master.
This act led to Asano's ordered suicide ( seppuku) and the confiscation of his property. No longer able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the attack. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike each other and the teacher insulted his student atĮvery opportunity. The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period.
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