SBG Black Dragon Forge - Yukiken
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A snow themed, sleek profiled T10 tool steel blade with hamidashi tsuba and rayskin reinforced saya. Attractive, fast and very practical.
Typically ships in 7-14 days.
The Yukiken Katana from the SBG Black Dragon Forge stands out for its 'pure' snow-themed appearance and sleek profile. This katana combines traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, making it a fine addition to any collection.
The sword features a high-quality 29” blade, ensuring durability and good cutting performance. The snow white fittings and hamidashi tsuba add character and elegance to the design.
One of the distinctive aspects of the Yukiken is its high-quality saya, wrapped in genuine rayskin, which provides an authentic and sophisticated look. The textured grip of the rayskin wrap enhances both functionality and appearance.
Crafted with care by the artisans at SBG Black Dragon Forge, it is suitable for collectors, martial artists, and anyone who appreciates well-made swords.
Experience the charm and elegance of the Limited Edition Yukiken—a piece that blends historical elements with contemporary design, providing great value and appeal.
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Featured positive reviews:
After a long time of debate, I finally decided to buy this sword. I couldn't be more pleased with the product.
First Impression:
The sword arrived via UPS in 3 business days in a heavy duty cardboard box. The sword itself was in a simple but nice black sword bag and placed inside a cut-to-form block of styrofoam.
The tsuka was covered with a layer of protective plastic, so the white ito was kept clean. The floral design on the
Fuchi and Kashira match wonderfully. The Same on the textured black saya is very well done; without any odd bumps or unevenness.
The blade itself is beautiful. Pictures can't do it justice. There is a clear hamon line that never touches the edge of the blade. The kissaki is of the newer style presented with the SBG Custom Katana. The entire blade is a smooth mirror polish that, after much inspection, I can find no flaws with. This is easily the most beautiful sword in my collection.
The only flaw I found was with the saya: The grip on the blade was far too tight. A few moments with a hobby file was all it took to fix the problem, so no lasting worries.
Test Cutting:
The first cuts I performed were on the packaging the sword came in. This thing cuts like nothing I've every practiced with. Every cut was smooth, even, and met with little resistance. Moving on to light tatami was a breeze and I was able to make quick work of several mats.
The surprise came when I became a bit overzealous and attempted some cuts on double tatami mats. This was a first for me. The first cut was as good as any cut I'm able to perform, but the second was a flop. A bad angle left me fearing some edge rolling, but all I could find is a fantastically sharp, straight, smooth edge.
I know some people would be concerned about the dirt/grease/grime build up on the ito, but I find it pleasing. It reminds me of my first white belt in martial arts from when I was a kid. I practiced and practiced and practiced in that belt until it was nearly stained black with all the effort of training. I hope it's the same with this sword. That I can practice with it until my effort shows.
Overall : 5/5
Pros : Strong blade able to forgive a bad cut, crisp presentation, great polish, evident hamon, fast shipping
Cons : Saya grips too tightly out of box
