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The wildly popular titatium coated, back mounted 1060 carbon steel zombie killing sword of the Apocalypse with real hamon is back, and it has brought along a couple of friends..

This new line is called, Hanzo Steel – and is an offshoot from Ronin Katana’s Dojo Pro series.

You may already know the Zombie Apocalypse Sword:

Click here for more info on the Apocalypse Katana

But two other swords have been designed for this line up, both with the same black on black on black style – the first, a long handled, shorter bladed Ninjato with titanium coated blade called, appropriately enough, the Ninja Sword:

And the second one is the Hanzo Steel re-interpretation of the Kill Bill Brides sword:

All of these swords are fully functional but also extremely unique and attractive, and certainly can add some spice to any sword collectors arsenal.

Stay tuned for more swords from this line in 2016 as Hanzo Steel puts the FUN in functional replica swords.. In the meantime, check out all the pics and more details on these three swords here.

Medieval Replica Sword Enthusiasts are in for a bit of a treat at the moment. First up, we have just restocked the RK Euro Line of Medieval Swords – models 7-9 – which are the ultra tough, beautifully heat treated cutters available in Longsword, Viking Sword and Arming Sword configurations respectively.

While we were unable to sustain the introductory price offer (this second batch was subject to a considerable price hike from the forge which we had to pass on) we were still able to bring them in $25 less than the full price we originally intended, though for how long we can operate on such low margins remains to be seen, so best to get them while you can.

Click here for more info on the model 7 Longsword

Click here for more info on the model 8 Viking Sword

Click here for more info on the model 9 Arming Sword

For those of you who prefer a more ornate, but still very functional sword, we are proud to introduce the “Herald Line” by Darksword Armory..

Unlike their standard line swords, which have been steadily rising well above the $300 price point we usually try to focus on, to keep costs down the blades and components are made in India instead of in Canada, but are assembled and mounted in a high end, wood core, leather scabbard with sword belt and suspension system – an upgrade that usually costs $105 by itself but is provided on these swords FREE.

The quality, however, is not to be overlooked – Windlass Steelcrafts have been making exceptional blades for years in India, and the forge that DSA has partnered with are equally as good – with the savings allowing these detailed replicas of actual museum swords to be made available again for less than $300 (plus shipping is FREE to Canada and the USA)..

Here are some examples of what I am talking about – a couple of pictures of the sword this medieval replica sword is based on at the Cluny Museum in Paris, France.

And here, is the battle ready replica by DSA:

Or here is a comparative picture of the Monarch sword, with the 15th century original it is based on that was auctioned in 2011 for 8000 Euros..

These swords are battle ready and designed for steel on steel use, made from high carbon EN-45 High Carbon Spring Steel which is a tough, no-nonsense manganese steel similar to 9260 Spring Steel, so can take an awful lot of abuse. A basic sharpening service is available if so desired, but these swords are recommended to be kept as blunts for sparring and display – if you want a high performance cutter, you are better served by the aforementioned RK Euro line which are ready to cut straight out of the box.

Anyway, here are the three swords in the current Herald series line up..

Click here for more info on the Frederick Sword

Click here for more info on the Marquis Longsword

Click here for more info on the Monarch Sword

Next update, some new swords for fans of Japanese styled blades – so stay tuned..! We really like to think we have something for everyone who loves the sharp and pointies..!

In case you did not see their Facebook post December 9..

After arguing with suppliers in China in person earlier this year, they’ve finally raised them enough that Ronin has to do the same. There hasn’t been a price increase on the pro line since I introduced it 8 years ago, so this was coming sooner rather than latter. The result is a $20 increase on the pro line.

The changes take effect pretty much immediately on the 1st of January, so if you have been eyeing one and want to lock in the old prices, you have just a couple of days to do so before they go up…

Check out the Pro Line here

While they may or may not arrive in time for Christmas, the new line of Dragon King Swords has just arrived at CAS Iberia and are available to order at the SBG Sword Store with our usual low prices (these should normally sell for $499.99 each, but at the SBG Sword Store you can save $100!).

Originally scheduled for early 2016, Christmas has come early for collectors of high quality, reasonably priced swords with this exciting new line.

The Seasonal Katana Series represents an entry level katana with traditional handle construction and cotton tsuka-ito (wrap) and real same (ray skin). Designed for regular cutting, the 5160 high-carbon steel blade is through-hardened for toughness.

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ABOUT DRAGON KING

Master Designer Frenchie Jin

The famed artisans of Dalian have returned to show to the sword world what quality, craftsmanship and ingenuity can produce under the superlative leadership of a true avant-gardist. By the guidance of master designer, Frenchie Jin, the next generation of cutlery enthusiasts will taste the steel of the fabled golden age of swords. 

Ever the student of the arts, Frenchie Jin combined the processes of contemporary mechanical construction and modern science with the classic arts, ancient aesthetics and philosophical imagery to produce many of the legendary pieces known today. Having designed over 600 different cold weapons in his 20-year career, to say that he and his team have mastered and advanced their craft would be an understatement.

The Dragon King brand does not represent a company that just manufactures products but embodies a group of artisans who have been adeptly trained to duplicate ancient skillsets that can’t be automated by machines on an assembly line. Not every blade that is forged becomes a sword. Not every casting that is poured becomes a component of a greater piece. The goal for improvement and innovation starts every day under Frenchie’s guidance.

Not confining their talents to sword making alone, the Dragon King team plies their abilities also to the production of knives, jewelry and other high end art-crafts. And not just in steel alone, these artisans craft wood and leather among many other materials and alloys.  Our journey together has only begun, but the fruits of that labor are coming to bear.

This product has been over a year in the making..

Launched only yesterday, we already sold out of the 5 ELITE versions with Choji Hamon (more are on the way ealy next year) but the good news is we just got stock of the BO-HI version of the full basic custom option sword..

The main difference between the two models currently on offer is the Custom Tsuba and Saya Option model has a black ito handle wrap as standard, is $20 less and has slightly fewer saya options (only those that best match black ito handles). The FULL custom katana as it stands has the same blade, but more saya options and your choice of 8 tsuka colors too for just $20 more, so which one you choose depends on what look you are going for.

If you want a traditional black ito style sword and are focusing more on the tsuba you like, the Custom Tsuba and Saya Option is for you:

If on the other hand you want to change out everything and want blue, red, white, gold, purple, green or brown ito and a matching saya style to go with it, well the standard Ryujin Custom Katana is the one you will need to get:

We will have the solid bodied versions coming in late December and a restock of the Choji hamon ELITE katana early next year, so in the meantime – if you have no idea what all the fuss is about, you will probably want to read our latest site review on SBG here.

Happy Customizing!