Hey folks,
First off, apologies for the quiet spell – I’ve been laid out with a nasty flu this past week, and just as I was starting to recover, the news broke: In response to recent escalations in the trade war from the Chinese side, the U.S. has announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, set to take effect November 1st.
This is a major blow to the sword community in a year of major blows. Many of the custom katanas we offer are forged in China by master smiths whose work already carries steep import costs. With this new tariff, prices are facing pressure and are likely going to be pushed in the wrong direction once again..
So here’s what you need to know:
1) The Black Dragon SBG Custom Katana Special Offer is now closed.
2) If you already have a custom order in the system, you’re safe—your pricing is locked in.
3) For future orders, we’re bracing for significant price increases across the board.
We did mention the deal might end suddenly… though we didn’t expect it to be this sudden. The timing is brutal, but transparency matters. I want to make sure every collector understands what’s happening and why.
I’ll be taking a little time to recalibrate – both creatively and logistically (as well as catch up on the work that I missed when I was laid out by the flu) as we navigate this new turning point.
Thank you for your support, your patience, and your passion. More updates soon.
– Paul
