The first special this month is no stranger to the hot specials section, last time it was offered at this price was on Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 – so if you missed out, now is your chance to make up for it..
I am talking of course about the Kingston Arms Type XIV Arming Sword, usually $349.99 at our store (already a saving of $150 over the MSRP of $499) but until the end of the month and while stocks last you can grab it for just $299.99.
And then there is the unique mid-priced Katana from Dragon King, the Tenka Fubu – a stunning T10 tool steel blade with blood red saya (complete with buffalo horn accents) and all the fittings as tributes to the great historical figure and renowned military leader of the Sengoku period, Oda Nobunaga.
Normally the MSRP price on this historical tribute sword is $879 and it is on sale in our store for $628.98. But like the arming sword, it is on sale until the end of the month – and the price – just $525.95.
Awesome deals no matter which way you look at them:
With a blade inspired by the 1981 classic film Excalibur by John Boorman, who was in turn inspired by a painting of a historical 11th century Scottish sword, the replica by Legacy Arms (formerly Generation 2) is a timeless classic..
While there are quite a few minor points of difference from the original blade as seen in the movies (pictured above, currently housed in the London Film Museum) – primarily a smaller pommel and crossguard, longer hilt and different blade geometry, the basic elements are all in place: from the solid brass fittings, wire wrapped handle and overall appearance – but make no mistake, the replica by Legacy Arms is a fully functional BEAST of a sword.
It was one of the first swords I ever reviewed on SBG, and while there have been several special offers over the years (when it is actually in stock that is!) with Legacy Arms moving to a new supplier, it is time for the original model to be retired – and to help the last of the stock move we are offering it at a CRAZY discounted price point..
Indeed, our recent price break on all Legacy arms Swords saw it reach it lowest historical price EVER of $399.99 – but from now until the end of the month and while stocks last you can pick this classic blade up for the ridiculously low price of just $299.99!
Considering that until recently the best price on this sword was $475 and it went as high as $519 – it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that at the current $299.99 closeout price this classic model will not be around for much longer. So don’t miss out, grab this bargain while you can, I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
While most experts agree that the starting price for a Japanese made Shisakuto (newly forged sword) or antique starts at around $7,500 and goes WAAAY up from there, there are some antiques that become available due to a lack of paperwork or a signed tang (or both) and generally fairly tired condition, that become available at a fraction of the price they would fetch if restored and had the necessary certification from the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK).
Below are FIVE such blades, listed on SBG at bargain pricing, starting with:
It’s a very rare (purposefully) asymmetrical blade type known as Katahiriha-zukuri, popular with – of all things – Japanese pirates! Unfortunately, it has a hairline crack in the hamon so cannot really be restored or used safely again because of it, but if you want to own a unique piece of Japanese history it is available in Shirasaya for a crazy low price of $1,875.00 (without the crack and with the right paperwork, it could EASILY fetch five times as much – if not more!).
The blades are not signed (Mumei) but this antique Daisho set, once owned by a Samurai family, still comes with the original fittings it was bedecked out with, as well as a cool little Kozuka knife that fits into a slot along the saya and through the tsuba. It could certainly do with some restorative work, but that’s why this rare Daisho set is currently on sale for just $6,250.. (sorry, cannot be sold separately).
Most WWII Gunto swords are fairly generic – but not this blade. Made during the war, it has a unique 3 piece reinforced tsuba for the China campaign and has a full wrap rayskin saya. Truly a bargain at $2,546.87.
The black ito might be greying and the blade in need of a restorative polish, and who knows how much it would be worth if the smiths signature on the tang was still legible (it WAS signed, but the signature has worn off over the centuries) – but it’s certain to sell fast at the current price of $2,265.62..
Take a careful look at the pictures, read the full description and ask any questions you may have AHEAD of purchasing these swords as they are far from perfect, but priced accordingly. Please allow 1-2 weeks lead time once purchased for shipping as Japanese sword export law is very strict and requires a considerable amount of paperwork to process and cannot be returned.
We have been fans of Legacy Arms since SBG started in 2005. Indeed, some of the first real swords we ever bought were from when they were named ‘Generation 2’ and we were very impressed by the overall fit and finish, blade quality and hand made toughness that this line represented.
Of course, this was back in 2005 – when they were indeed sub $300 swords and were pretty much the pinnacle of that kind of price point we specialized in. So after YEARS of pestering them for discounts and higher stock levels, the difficult sword market has finally delivered us a gem much like how a diamond forms deep underground over many, many years of building pressure..
Legacy Arms is coming back on the map with much lower pricing, which we believe will once again make this esteemed brand competitive. Just look at what is available RIGHT NOW because with this new lower pricing, many of these blades have become an absolute steal.
EXCALIBUR
The Generation 2 Flagship design and one of the first reviews on SBG way back when, this inspired by John Boormans classic 1981 movie “Excalibur” is not for the faint of heart with solid brass fittings and a tight wire wrapped handle. Previously $519 NOW just $399.95!
RIVER WITHAM VIKING SWORD
This was the blade that old school reviewer ‘ShooterMike’ Harris reviewed back in the day and compared the overall handling and fit and finish to an Albion sword.. Even at the old price of $335 it was a bargain, but now at $269.95 – well, yeah. Not many in stock so grab them while you can..
BLACK PRINCE LONGSWORD
Refined over the years, the Black Prince is a stunning example of a 14th century Type XVa Longsword with peened black pommel, leather wrapped handle with 3 risers and a black steel crossguard. Previously $329, now just $249.99 making it a total bargain in anyones language.
KNIGHTS RIDING SWORD
One of the most common sword types during the middle ages, this short out of the way medieval side arm was and still remains a highly effective method of personal self defence for well to do commoners, archers, knights and even lords and ladies.. Previously a great buy at $269 – now we are more or less giving them away at $199.95
CELTIC ANTHROPOMORPHIC
This sword was a lot of fun back in the day. Originally in brass, they changed the fittings to solid steel to keep the price down. But now the price has totally plummeted, down from $269 to just $199.95!
ROMAN GLADIUS
Ah, I still remember the surprise when I used one of these to sever a dried piece of bamboo thicker than my forearm with one clean cut.. Not bad for a thrusting sword with some serious punch. Only a handful in stock though, and will be cleaned out with the price drop down from $255 to – yup, $199.95.. (wow).
RANGER DAGGER
While the matching Ranger Sword may not be in stock for a while, this fully functional fantasy dagger is available and priced to clear – from $159 to $119.95.
While stock levels are not that high right now and a change to a new supplier who can keep up with the demand these new prices are certain to stimulate, there has never been a better time to grab some of these truly iconic blades at unprecendented low prices..
Artisan Frenchie Jin’s Dragon King sword line is ever so slightly overstocked, and with sword sales struggling in 2023 – it should come as no surprise that when a sword line is even slightly well stocked, its discount time..
And this time around it is not one or two swords, but a whopping 15 swords marked down from 18-25% off our already heavily discounted every day great value prices!
Just take a look at the awesome deals on offer, starting with:
Dragon King Kawanakajima Katana
Differentially Hardened, Folded T10 Tool Steel and 9260 Spring Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon and pronounced hada. MSRP $1499, Every day low price of $1,199.99
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. High Polish and Premium Fittings. MSRP $1,385.00, Every Day Low Price of $927.95
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. A faithful replica of the sword used by the Japanese Anti-hero appearing on Japanese TV and made into a move in the 1970s with amazing blade, saya and kozuka throwing knife in the handle. MSRP $1,259.00. Every day low price $827.95
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon (same blade as the other T10 Dragon King Swords, basic fittings). MSRP $521.59. Every day low price $337.95
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon and a sinister black with skull motif style. MSRP $949.00. Every day low price $647.95
Differentially Hardened 65mn Steel Blade with Real Hamon. Basic Polish and Fittings, most economical model in the series. MSRP $439.00. Every day low price $299.95
Differentially Hardened T10 Tool Steel Wakzashi Blade with Prominent, Real Hamon. Match it with the Lotus Seed Katana to make a matching Daisho set. MSRP$1019.00. Every day low price $699.98
