SBG Black Dragon Forge Hobgoblin Kogarasu Nagamaki Ninjato
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Bujinkan style all black on black styled Shinobigatana (Ninja Sword) with Japanese 'Hobgoblin' inspired fittings and Kogarasu blade geometry.
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Introducing the Hobgoblin Ninjato from the SBG Black Dragon Forge—a truly unique sword that stands out from the rest. This Ninjato is based on a Ko Katana design, featuring an extra-long handle and a Kogarasu "crow's beak" double-edged tip, resulting in an extremely versatile and unusual weapon. This design allows the Hobgoblin Ninjato to be used more like a short hafted glaive than a traditional katana, offering a range of grip positions for various surprising uses. It is particularly suited for indoor use or in confined spaces where other swords require more room to maneuver.
The Hobgoblin Ninjato boasts solid copper, gold, and silver-plated "Bakemono" (Japanese Hobgoblin) themed fittings, adding a touch of mystique and elegance. The black leather ito with hishigami and all-black fittings further enhance its aesthetic, evoking the legends of Japanese mythical creatures instructing human Ninja warriors in the darkest secrets of their shadowy art.
This exceptional blade combines tradition and innovation, offering unparalleled functionality and style. The Hobgoblin Ninjato is perfect for martial artists, collectors, or anyone fascinated by the rich lore of Japanese weaponry. Discover the versatility and elegance of the Hobgoblin Ninjato, and add this extraordinary piece to your collection today.
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Featured positive reviews:
If you, like me, were looking to buy a well-made, shorter and easy to handle/maneuver, sharp sword to keep in the bedroom due to paranoia after a recent minor break-in, you have found the right page.
If you, like me, were overwhelmed by the amount of online sword content and had been slowly educating yourself about swords and the online buying experience, you have found the right website.
I received my SBG Black Dragon Forge Hobgoblin Ninjato in the mail today. It arrived in a tape-wrapped styrofoam box that was quite difficult to open without making a huge mess with styrofoam everywhere.
Once I got it open the first thing I saw was the beautiful silk bag around the sword (or fake silk, can't tell, but don't care). The bag is nicely-sewn with a a beautiful black background and multicolored pattern and a cotton inside layer to protect the sword and scabbard.
There was clear plastic shrink-wrap around the sword handle and a plastic sleeve around the blade, and the blade was well-oiled inside the plastic. Once I got the plastic off, I started looking for defects and problems.
I can't find anything wrong with this sword. All of the fittings - handle end and wrap, guard, etc. are rock solid. The blade has a beautiful hamon that seems to change depending on the light and is polished to a mirror. The edges are not sharp enough to shave the hair on my arm - almost - but plenty sharp enough to cut a piece of paper cleanly with light pressure. I can't wait to test this with water bottles or something similar. The first time I slid the sword into the scabbard it stopped about 1/8" before the guard, and I thought "uh oh, it doesn't fit correctly." Then I gave it a slightly more pressure and it clicked into place so perfectly that there is zero gap all the way around the top of the scabbard, as if the sword was born in there. The black scabbard paint is so glossy and smooth you could use it for a mirror.
The balance point on this thing is maybe 1/8" to 1/4" from the top of the habaki, which makes it incredibly easy to change directions and stop a swing. The long handle gives me as a noob a lot of confidence that I can move this around without hitting something I don't want sliced. The sword feels solid without feeling heavy at all. My wife, who is 4'10" and maybe weighs 100lbs after a big meal, was able to wield, swing and stop the sword confidently as soon as she picked it up.
I'm new to swords, as you can tell, but I feel like I won the Olympic gold medal in online sword-buying with this thing. The SBG team and Paul responded to an email with answers to my questions, and the sword arrived within the expected time. Huge 'Thank You' to Paul and the SBG team for creating and managing this awesome website and for keeping your standards high. Your dedication to keeping high standards of quality and educating the public are worth every single penny paid for this functional work of art.
This needs 50 out of 5 stars. I am so impressed that I may start looking into the SBG Black Forge custom ko-katana.
THANK YOU!!
