The Sakabatō is designed as a simple katana with its blade forged on the opposite side than normal, making it a sword ill-fit for killing. Features of the blade have it depicted as a shinto era katana, and its hamon in an extremely rare recreated hitatsura notare midare on both sides of the blade, making it hard to differentiate the cutting edge from afar. Its fittings are humble and simple, but vary upon depictions throughout.
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 love this sword;the fact it came early on the Sabbath, I actually prayed over it and had it blessed. I love the color, the lightning, the sheath,the character of the blade overall regarding design, even the leather grip ,feels amazing.
It feels like a full tang in the blade, great weight for me and working on my forearms. Haven't done a cutting test quite yet but I felt the edge slide against my finger and I know for sure it's sharp, yet it didn't cut me to cause bleeding.
Awesome blade, I recommend.
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Handmade Chokuto Ninjato Straight Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Lightning Blade |
Love the katana you can tell it’s legit so happy with this new piece.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Full Tang With Black Scabbard |
Very happy with the item. The design is beautiful. Arrived in perfect condition. Really impressed with how well crafted this sword is!
I was worried about problems with the sword being imported into Japan, which is very strict regarding it's laws on swords, but there were surprisingly no problems at all!
Thank you very much. I'm very proud to be the owner of such a beautiful looking sword.
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword With Black And Purple Scabbard |
Sword is beautiful and shipping was fast as always. This is the 5th sword I have bought and will keep coming back. Craftsmanship is unmatched and price point is amazing. Thank you!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Blade And Scabbard |
I give 5 stars because the sword overall is beautiful delivery was timely
There was 2 tiny spots where paint was missing on handle guard and hanfle but very miniscule. Overall great purchase and will be shopping again very soon
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Handmade Japanese Obsidian Katana With Black Blade And Strap |
The sword arrived as scheduled, which was pretty darn fast. The boxing, padding, and Styrofoam kept everything snug for shipping. No dings or marring on any pieces.
As for the sword itself, it's a well balanced, sharp, and overall aesthetically pleasing to look at. Absolutely gorgeous!
I was somewhat baffled by the accompanying literature of do's and don't's. It cautioned to not take the katana apart. That was one of the things that I was looking forward to with my first real katana. I've owned a ninjato and currently have a cheaper non full tang katana that's glued together, which I can't take apart. Be that as it may, I am still extremely pleased with the katana.
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Handmade Japanese Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Full Tang |
This is the fourth sword I have purchased from here and I am never disappointed!!! I love it! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a sword!!
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Authentic Japanese Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Sturdy Tactical Swords |
We haven’t opened it yet, it’s a Christmas present. But it came on time and was easy to order.
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Blue Lightning Blade And Leopard Tsuba |
High quality, heavy and razor sharp..got here in 3 days!!
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Sword 1045 Carbon Steel With Blue Blade And Scabbard |
Amazing sword!
My husband loved it and blackness of it was so cool!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Blade And Scabbard |