They are black, mean and definitely not just pretty to look at.. I am talking of course about the 3 swords in the Hanzo Steel sword range – the Sword of the Apocalypse, Kill Bill Brides Sword and the Ninja Assassin Sword, on sale until the 23rd of July and while stocks last.
Hanzo steel, for those of you who do not know, are a new brand of swords produced for and owned by Ronin Katana. The swords are a shift away from their more traditional Katana and into the realm of the fantastic – though make no mistake, while they look awe inspiring, these are not decorative pieces but true backyard cutters through and through..
The Black Blade and Real Hamon, pic from a review on the SBG Custom Katana
Here’s some things each sword has in common:
- Blackened, Titanium Infused 1060 Carbon Steel Blades with Real Hamon
- Back Mounted Saya
- Black Rayskin (real) with black cotton ito
- Blackened Iron Fittings
The first in their line up was the sword that launched the line, the Apocalypse Katana – a zombie slaying blade through and through which was inspired by the Walking Dead and is how Ronin, if asked, would have made Michonnes blade..
Stats at a Glance: 30″ Blade, 12″ Handle, 2lbs
The second is inspired by Kill Bill, specifically the Brides Sword, but as with the Hanzo Steel line up, is big, black and mean – and the blade has extra sori (curvature).
Stats at a Glance: 30″ Blade, 12″ Handle, 2.12lbs, aggressive 1″ sori.
And finally, there is a Bujinkan styled Ninja Sword – with its extra long handle and shortened blade allowing maximum versatility.
Stats at a Glance: 26″ Blade, 15.5″ Handle, 2.1lbs.
Normally these swords are $275 each – but from now until the 23rd of July or until sold out you can get them with a whopping 30% discount – just $200 and available with worldwide shipping!
