There isn’t anything all that revolutionary about the Warfire Katana by Dragon King. Indeed, it could be argued that it is rather plain – but that is actually part of its charm. Its uncomplicated. Traditional. Very traditional really, with Banzashi (Formal Castle Regulation) fittings that were required for Samurai who were retainers to the Shogun in Edo – black ito, white rayskin – black sageo and black saya with buffalo horn Kurikata, Kojiri and Koiguchi.
True formal, classic Samurai style..
And maybe that return to basics is what is makes it stand out. Its not fancy -a little streak of silver in the menuki – but neither is boring, for in the dark fittings if you look closely you can see scenes of war and horror to remind the Samurai that death is there in every second..
But the basics on this one are solid – steel fittings. cotton ito wrapped tight over real rayskin. Sturdy saya with buffalo horn, and a beautifully forged 65 mn spring steel blade with clear hadori finished notare hamon that gives it HRC 60 at the cutting edge and 40 at the spine.
Its all there – no shortcuts, and a great price – $500 over at Cas Iberia or $374.99 with free shipping at SBG.
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