Inflation has been eating away at the profit margins of sword sellers for quite some time now. However after raising the price of the Ryujin Custom Katana series from $249.99 to $279.99 to factor in our skyrocketing costs, sales have gone down to a point where it’s a little unsustainable, and that would mean raising the price even higher again..
However, there was one part of the Ryuin custom sword that added the highest cost and that is the selection of 24k gold coated 1045 carbon steel tsubas which added an average of $50 to the overall build cost.. And with costs rising, adding this as the default option no longer makes sense.
So from today we are reverting to the all black versions of the tsuba with no gold plating as the default and charging an additional cost if you want to upgrade to the gold and/or silver coated tsubas – which magically brings the price back down to $249.99 and hopefully sees us return to sustainable sales levels on this very cool concept we have run for the last 7 or 8 years.
Now it is totally up to you if you want to pay a little extra and get a much nicer looking tsuba, or are content with something more subtle and subdued for a $30 saving (after all, both are made from the same metal – and the real value of these swords is in the blades themselves and the ability to mix and match themes and colors to create your own unique sword delivered in record time).
Plus we added an additional tsuba, a stainless steel piece with a classic Celtic Triquetra imprint reminiscent of Michonne’s sword from the Walking dead:
Additionally, there are also a few extra tsuba returned and added as an option, along with upgraded saya – one with Mother of Pearl inserts and another with the top section wrapped in buffalo horn, each available for an additional $50 if you want to really make your design next level (and can STILL keep it sub $300!).
What better way is there to kick off a new year than with some brand spanking new blades? I don’t know of a better way, so here’s 3 cool new blades from Ryujin Swords to start the new year off with!
SUPER COOL
Black Back Mounted Katana
The fullered 1045 carbon steel blade is the clean lined and well tempered centerpiece of this sword, but it is the complete package with faux leather wrapped black on black hit, tsuba and unique patterned leather wrapped wood core saya (scabbard) with a back wearable strap for when the going gets tough..
A total bargain at just $129.99, but on sale right now for a measly $84.99..
With the economy more or less gone to the dogs, it makes sense that if you want a fancy sword but don’t have several hundred dollars to have someone else make it for you, you could save a small fortune by doing it yourself. This simple but sturdy 1045 carbon steel blade housed in Black Shirasaya fittings could be just the ticket as the foundation of your own sword project – or you could just leave it as is as a cool display piece, affordable blade to practice sharpening and polishing on – the possibilities are endless when it is priced at just $99.99 $69.99..
The blade is perfectly tempered length of hard wearing 65mn spring steel. The hilt, simple black on black – the saya, form fitting and weather resistant ABS with a highly detailed UV print of Cranes and Cherry Blossoms. But the price at just $74.99 for a spring steel blade like this, a bargain – and at our current sale price of $49.99, a TOTAL Bargain!
From the crazy sales events of last month to the Christmas rush – the holidays are upon us faster than I had personally anticipated and it’s nearly time to take some much needed time to recharge and prepare for the year ahead..
So here it is, our official holiday schedule for 2023-2034:
As it says on the box, we will close our office from this Friday the 22nd until Wednesday the 3rd of January – and during this time we will not be monitoring emails and shipping will not commence on orders placed during this period until early January.
So in the meantime, thanks to all of our customers who supported us in 2023 and we look forward to servicing you again next year!
As this hard year for the sword industry comes to a close, manufactures and sword sellers alike are desperate for your business. And while the margins on swords has eroded very significantly in the last few years, at least right now we are seeing a serious price roll back, with in some cases swords currently on sale at the lowest price they have EVER been..
There are way too many products to even begin to list them all – so simply check out the deals across the board for each manufacturer and snap up the best deal of 2023.
Over the course of this year, Legacy Arms has begun a rather dramatic transformation. For the first time ever we were able to secure a lower price structure, and we have marked down our prices across the board by 25% on average, with swords previously costing $329 now available for just $250 or so..
But as we have alluded to in previous editions of the blog, they are also a sword line undergoing rapid transformation. After many years of great products but with severe supply chain issues preventing their expansion, Legacy Arms sought out a highly experienced Chinese supplier, and after both price and quality was assured (indeed, even improved) the new line has already seen two new models, the Templar Sword and Riding Sword, and you can see from the images below how the changes are subtle, but important..
ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE MODEL
NEW CHINESE MODEL
Same basic measurements but at least 5oz lighter and with state of the art tempering. But the small details are apparent with much cleaner lines and even better fit and finish. For example, take a look at the original pommel and hilt details of the Philippine version: it’s quite rustic and clearly hand made, from the application of the paint to residual epoxy at the hilt.
ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE MODEL
Compare it to the new version, and you will see that the new models are much more in line with modern expectations and sensibilities..
NEW CHINESE MODEL
So as the line slowly begins to be replaced by the new Chinese versions, the time has come to start to CLEAR OUT the remaining Filipino made versions.
This will be your final chance to pick up the original versions of Generation 2 swords that have been in more or less continuous production since the early 2000s at prices even lower than they ever were back in the day. We aren’t just winding back the clock on these prices, we are blowing them into another dimension.
Just take a look at these final offers before they are gone for good.
FINAL CLOSEOUT SALE – LEGACY ARMS
Excalibur
Very accurate battle ready replica of King Arthurs’ Sword as seen in the Cult Classic “Excalibur” by John Boorman. Amazing craftsmanship with solid brass fittings, wire wrapped handle and an incredibly powerful blade.. MSRP $519.00, Recent Marked Down Price $379.99
Designed by Bruce Brookhart and quite a historically plausible tribute to the other Crusading Order, the Black clad, white cross emblazoned on the chest insignia of the Knights Hospitaller. MSRP $329.00, Recent Marked Down Price $249.95
This iconic sword based on the sword believed to have been the personal blade of the ‘Black Prince’ Edward of Woodstock has evolved over the years to the current form which closely replicates the historical original. A true Legacy Arms Classic. MSRP $329.00, Recent Marked Down Price $249.95
This was the FLAGSHIP sword of Generation 2. Amazingly well balanced and extremely attractive celebration of a proud Irish heritage. MSRP $329.00, Recent Marked Down Price $249.95, NOW $209.99
The scabbard may not be all that historically accurate, but this powerful blade is highly effective in both the cut and a fight ending thrust and the actual sword quite historically plausible and is based on an actual antique preserved in the ruins of Pompeii. MSRP $255.00, Recent Marked Down Price $199.95
Variation of the Roman Gladius, please note that the blade is flat – that is not a fuller in the picture. MSRP $255.00, Recent Marked Down Price $199.95, NOW $169.99
A rare Celtic design combination of powerful cutting leaf blade and the abstract hilt meant to represent mankind with a head, arms and legs. MSRP $269.00, Recent Marked Down Price $199.95
The matching sword may already have been discontinued and is being re-tooled by the Chinese Forge, but here is your last chance to grab the LoTR inspired Ranger Dagger. MSRP $159.99, Recent Marked Down Price $119.99, NOW $99.99
An end to an era indeed, and some real bargains here if you are quick. Once the original models are gone, they will simply be another page in modern sword production history..
