Scratch and Dent Sale!

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sd-sale-bannerOur misfortune is your chance to save – and the savings are quite significant, as are the bargains..

For example, how about the very last Project X Shoshu Kitae Model #006 Dragon Katana – not only is it the very last one for 2016, but a few minor scuffs on the blade see it discounted by $200..

Or how about another Soshu Kitae blade in Shirasaya – not $574.99 but less than half that price due to a customer returning it without oiling the sword so that it developed a patina of rust.. We cleaned off the rust, but there are still a few marks here and there. But for the price of a beater Katana, it is a bargain hunters delight..

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And then there are the last of the SBG Black Dragon Forge swords – heavily discounted because we were not 100% happy with the fit of the tsukas, so permanently attached them – making them super durable, but discounted because you cannot take them apart like a traditional Katana (a move that I have often recommended for entry level cutting blades – it is pretty much impossible to achieve a perfect fit on a sword anywhere near this kind of price point, the cost of a traditional tsuka core is actually several times the cost of these swords!).

And so on it goes, but not for long.. Astute bargain hunters will realize what is on the table here, so grab what you can while it is still available!

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Hanwei Lowlander Sword – Overstock Sale

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lowlander-overstockEvery lover of medieval swords should have one of these BEASTS in their collection..

IMG_4054-1And from now until the 10th of September, it has never been more affordable.

The MASSIVE Hanwei Lowlander Sword is on overstock sale – quite simply, Hanwei have too many of them and need to free up the cash flow.

So what better way to do that than to make them available to the community for just $239.99 (normally at least $300 – but up to $440 depending where you buy).

Here are a couple of pictures of the sword with some people who have purchased one previously to give you some idea of just how BIG this sword really is..

15nojljlowlander-3Click here to read a review on the SBG Sword Forum

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Hanwei Henry V Sword – Now On Special

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HenryV-SpecialIt is extremely well built, sharp, strong and from now until the 28th of August, available at below wholesale pricing..

I am talking of course about the classic Henry V Sword – a surprisingly fast and agile “beater sword” – i.e. a sword designed to withstand just about anything you decide to throw at it.

Unlike most other beaters this sword feels very light and lively in the hand – due mostly to its low point of balance (just 2.5″ from the cross-guard) and was described in a review by Afoo on the SBG Sword forum here as:

“I found it extremely fun to play around with – it’s like a small dog – very excitable and eager to play!”

The Henry V as pictured in Afoo's review. Click the image to read for yourself.Normally with a MSRP of $290 – we usually sell it for $209.99 but as stated earlier you can pick it up for a limited time for just $159.99 here at the SBG Sword Store.

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At this price, every fan of medieval swords should grab one. Great value, but until the 28th of August and while stocks last…

Ronin Katana – Warehouse Closed from 12th to 22nd of August

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Just a quick note – the team at Ronin Katana are taking a short break from the 12th to the 22nd of August, and as such any orders placed from now until the 22nd will not be shipped out until the 22nd of August accordingly.

The following sword lines will be effected by this temporary closure:

  1. Hanzo Steel
  2. Project X Japanese
  3. Project X Chinese
  4. Ronin Dojo Pro
  5. RK Budget Series
  6. RK Euro Swords
  7. RK Sword Parts

Orders CAN still be placed during this period, but will not ship until the week starting on the 22nd of August.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hanwei Naginata – On Special Until August 14th..

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What do you get the Japanese sword enthusiast who has everything?

Why a Naginata of course..

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Made from differentially hardened tool steel with a real hamon and a saya (sheathe) that fits perfectly over the actual blade itself, the Hanwei Forge Naginata has not been available for many, many years – and while we can’t say for certain how long it will be available, we can say that it is available at the BEST PRICE EVER SEEN until August the 14th or until sold out..

Normally $860, this rare blade is available here at the SBG Sword Store for just $409.99

HISTORY OF THE NAGINATA IN A NUTSHELL

sohei1Originally believed to have been a Japanese variant of the Chinese Guan Dao, there were two variants – the O-Naginata (like the Hanwei version) and the Ko-Naginata.

The O-Naginata was used both on the battlefield by Samurai and were frequently attributed as the primary weapon of the Sohei warrior monks and the terrifying Yamabushi (mountain warriors).

The Naginata was typically used on the battlefield as an anti cavalry weapon, but the lighter, smaller ko-naginata was later adopted by female Samurai and used with deadly efficiency to protect their holdings and family when under attack.

Techniques for wielding this weapon include wide, spinning movements designed to clear the battlefield, and the extra leverage allowed for more forceful cuts than even the best katana could achieve.