Custom Katana – Slowly Getting Back on Track…

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As anyone who has been following the SBG Custom Katana Batch Status Page will know, it has been a very hard road dealing with numerous unexpected delays on from batch 37 onwards – and while batch 37 was recently completed, we are still struggling to catch up on batch 38-40 – though on the positive side as each of these batches are quite small, we are hoping to make significant progress getting them sorted, inspected and out to our patiently waiting customers this month..

In the meantime though, here are some pics of some of the completed swords from batch 38.

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I will do my best to keep everyone updated, really looking forward to getting it all back on track I can assure you..

Rk Euro Line Restock!

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euro-restockIt has been several months since the RK Euro Line has had every model in stock. And already, even though they have just landed, the pent up demand on this excellent selection of ready to cut out of the box medieval and dark age swords is seeing them selling like hotcakes..

So if you have been waiting for your chance to reserve yours, there is no better time than NOW!

I personally feel that these are the best value for money European swords currently on the market. But just in case you have no idea what the fuss is about or have forgotten – check out my hands on review in Hong Kong from late last year when they were first released..

Click here to read the review

In the meantime, here they are in all their glory..

Furia Sword of the Apocalypse – Final Run of 10..

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furia-fb-cover-photoIt has been quite a few months since our first run of 10 Furia swords by John Lundemo from Longship Armory – and with Halloween looming large next month, and the general fairly long time frame required to make them, there seems no better time than now to start taking commissions on the final round of 10 swords..

The whole process of making them is quite intensive – and the swords are made and heat treated entirely in the USA to Johns extremely high standards. Plus, everyone who orders also gets an original concept art full color poster designed for us by Warren Louw from DC Comics and Udon Entertainment fame.

Furia Concept Art by Warren Louw

Furia Concept Art by Warren Louw

At $1,949.99 with full payment required up front and expected delivery in May 2017 – the Furia Project is not for everyone.. But considering that there will only ever be 20pcs of this sword ever made, it is a TRUE limited edition design and made from cryo-tempered S7 shock steel (expertly tempered using the latest technology) with every part a true original – this super fast and almost indestructible blade is a sword lovers dream come true and for those of you who can get in on it, you will most definitely not regret it!

Click here to learn more or reserve your sword

In the meantime, and for everyone else to drool over, here is a gallery showing the first 10 swords just before they were shipped out to their rightful owners.. (click on the thumbnails for extra large images)..

Ryujin Custom Katana Closeout Sale!

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ryujin-closeoutIt was never meant to be a permanent item in the first place – and now the time has come for the Ryujin T10 Katana – Custom Tsuba and Saya Option sword to be discontinued..

But before it goes, here is the last hurrah – a $30 discount, bringing the price under $200 AND an ADDITIONAL option to be able to select a bo-hi or solid bodied blade.

This offer expires the 2nd of October 2016, after which this sword will be removed from our site entirely and no longer available to order.

Get in while you can guys, a T10 Tool Steel Katana with real hamon and your choice of bo-hi (fuller/blood groove) or solid bodied blade, 8 Iron tsuba with genuine gold inlay and 6 different saya/sheathe options to make it your own personal sword at this kind of price is not the kind of thing you see every day!

Click here to order yours while you still can

Please Note: Due to demand, it may take a little longer than a week to assemble and ship your sword. Orders will be fulfilled on a first come, first served basis, but we appreciate your patience if it takes just a little longer than usual to fulfill your order.

NEW: The Forge Direct “Muramasa” Laminated Katana!

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“Science Meets Tradition!”

 

This may well be one of the most revolutionary swords ever made..

A bold statement, but the Muramasa Katana by Forge Direct is truly quite unique.

Here is why:

The hamon, while real, is created through metal extraction and not clay. It’s achieved by grinding through the jacket layer of 1065 steel until the middle layer of T-10 is reached. The color of the steel is the natural unpolished look of the steel.

The five layer composition from side to side is: 1065, T-10, 1045, T-10, 1065.

Because the steel is placed in layers and welded together, they blend differently down both sides of the blade. The entire blade is then given a polish before the extraction on the edge. The reveal of the lamination is going to be different every single time, as the blend of the steels is never going to be the same, resulting in unique waves and patterns.

The process provides an edge hardness of 62-64, a spine in the mid 40’s, and a medium carbon core that is very good at diffusing shock.

The goal was to find a way to get the harder edge of a differentially hardened blade, but with the resilience of being through hardened.

The overall theme and design of this sword may be a little sinister (after all, Muramasa was an infamous sword smith with a very dark reputation – a reputation shared by his blades) and may not appeal to everyone, but to those of you who is “speaks” to, you are in for a real treat…

As with all the swords in the Forge Direct line up, the sword is made to order and ships within 4-6 weeks. At $700 (with free shipping in North America) it may not be the cheapest sword on the market, but for such a revolutionary design, it is actually quite a bargain (following industry standard pricing forumlas, it should sell for a LOT more)..

Check it out here