Yes, I know – I’m showing my age with this song, but it could be the theme song of what’s going on at SBG right now..
In addition to major discounts on some of Dragon Kings finest products poised to end one minute before midnight on the 28th of February, at the same time the FINAL shipment from the original Hanwei forge (many of whose workers will move to work Frenchie Jin at Dragon King, which now technically owns the entire Asian Hanwei line) has just arrived..
Not a lot of restocks, though enough so that they should have some original Hanwei stock left in a few more months. But smart buyers are already snapping up the last bargains, some that are going to go so fast it’s not even worth telling you about them because by the time I publish the listing, they will all be sold already..!
So the FINAL COUNTDOWN on these swords come in for the last time really is on…
P.S. In this final sale mayhem, there are a few treasures that have just popped up for the VERY last time.
ORCHID TANTO
It has not been in stock in a looong time, and with half a dozen of these amazing Swedish powder steel blades left, don’t expect them to be around for much longer.
RENAISSANCE DAGGER
This beautiful carbon steel blade with solid, real fittings was to be a new model, but with only 9 available at the time of this blog, it’s going to be very much a case of hello and goodbye.. Just $204.99.
TANG JIAN
Here’s another one not seen in years, and maybe never to be seen again. If you are into serious Taiji or Kungfu, don’t let this one get you by – especially at the closeout price (just 3 left at the time of publishing).
A few more swords from this final Hanwei shipment to be added soon – so stay tuned.. But if you see a bargain and the quality is getting low, just a small delay could mean it gets oversold and you miss the final opportunity..
It’s no secret that I am a sucker for fully functional fantasy swords. Some of the best makers in the world, past and present, have felt the same way with bespoke and unique creations (our list of custom sword making legends is here) – but most of us can only dream of owning something that high end, or even the official Albion swords like the Albion Atlantean are nearly $4K with no scabbard..
This is why since 2017 with our now defunct (but kind of reviving) Legendary Swords series was all about. Fantasy swords that work in the real world and have SO much more presence when displayed than the official stainless steel blade..
Of course, you have to be careful walking the legal line – fans want a real and well made, affordable replica, and if the official ones are crappy, too expensive or are just ‘off’ it’s fair to make a handful of what the true fans dream of.. And we make just enough adjustments so it is not an EXACT copy, but you’ll know what it is.
Currently both the Black Dragon Forge and Swordier and involved making battle ready fantasy designs for us, and they just finished their latest addition, the ‘Elf-wood’ style Glamdring inspired more from the books than the films..
The fittings are low maintenance stainless steel, the wood – all premium rosewood, the blade folded 1095 carbon steel and very, very functional..
It’s available with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING for just $599.99 HERE
Check out the Black Dragon Fantasy Swords to date, it’s getting impressive and not restricted to one genre/book/storyline.
No, it’s not a drum roll – it’s the quiet sound of an idiot listing the wrong swords to the wrong pages and deals.
Originally the idea was to offer a crazy $299 deal on the Dragon King Seasonal series until Valentines day (because let’s be honest, unless it’s a flower sword, it probably won’t sell well).
I was surprised they were not selling well when most everything else was – and so after royally stuffing it up, the deal gets extended until the end of the month..
As Kano from the Mortal remake would say in his strong Aussie accent “f**k’n oops!”
Sorry guys! Too busy getting ready for what’s coming NEXT…! Seriously, this year is just warming up..
When you have been making swords since 1943, even if they do discontinue them frequently, some stand the test of time for years because they are popular and customers have no complaints.
So we took some of their new versions (all sharps) and added them to the shield section, and boy do we have some fun blades to look at today!
NEW: Arena Gladius
The Gladius could be just as much a work of art as the blade that conquered the known world, and the new Arena Gladius is a perfect example of form meats function. $250, but no scabbard I am afraid – display direct on the wall.
This one has been around a long, long time – and when you see the combination of wood, real bone grip and the brass scabbard decoration, all for under $300, it’s no wonder.
Another perennial, the Greek Hoplite sword was a weapon of last resort when the spear broke or failed, but it’s fast and deadly leaf shaped blade is not to be underestimated. $225.
It’s never been a mass appeal seller, though honestly it should be. Falcata TERRIFIED the Roman legions and a well made one like this is even more effective! Just $225 and includes leather sheathe.
Where sword canes are illegal, this little beauty will do the job perfectly. It’s stylish and its very appearance is often enough to discourage a would be attacker (whether 2 or 4 legged) to think again.. $70.
It’s brutal, enigmatic (only appearing in manuscripts, no actual antique has ever been found) and it’s neither sword, axe or pole arm. It’s all three and more. Mysterious and a deep dive topic. $275.
If I was armored up and saw a bunch of guys coming at me with these, I think running away would be the smart course of action. Maces like this 8 flange monster are no joke – and at $150, a must have item.
The evolution of the sword pretty much ended with the Saber. No sword could deliver quite such a deadly blow from horseback, and they were versatile enough for all manner of combat situations.
Here we will start with the earliest ones to the most modern.
Revolutionary Saber
Circa 1775. Inspired by the Hussar mounted warriors, the American Revolutionary war saw a lot of action in its time and changed the course of modern history. $200 with scabbard included.
Circa 1776. This is a beast of a cutting ‘meat grinder’ of a sword and there’s no neautral feeling. You either love it or you hate it. Its far from refined, just plain old scary.. $370
25 years of warfare evolution next produced this deadly and attractive Saber, the 1801 Cuirassier – and could be used as a Lance! Highly detailed in every way, $395.
These days it is a go t choice for the art of ‘Sabering’ open a bottle of Champagne. And indeed, it was still used this way back in the day, but also as a close in fighting sword or general purpose tool. $270.
The French Hussar Brigades were mobile, striking fast and skirmishing to great effect. This sword was one of their favorite non firearm tools of the trade. $380.
The Ryujin Horimono sale has done much better than expected in the lead up to its eventual back to normal ($99, which is still a darned bargain) and we gave run stock of all but two models, and those models are almost sold out too..
Horimono # 5 – 8 pcs left
Horimono # 4 – 2 pcs left
Horimono # 3 – 15 pcs left
SORRY GUYS! We still have the Limited Edition T10 Horimono Swords on as we decided it would be wasteful to scrap them when they still offer so much value.
