Big Restock for Hanwei, Kingston Arms and Dragon King!

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A rather large restock of popular swords and other blades just landed for the Hanwei Forge, Kingston Arms and Dragon King – to such an extent that as of this moment, the stock levels are even higher than they have ever been in the 2020s and even better than they were in the teens!

There has NEVER been such a wide selection of swords available to cater to almost any taste and budget from these three big names of the sword industry. Here are some of the most notable restocks..!

Hanwei Forge L6 Miao Dao

One heck of a big sword – and made from nearly indestructible L6 Bainite for under $700 is why it is not going to be in stock for very long. Grab it, because it’s likely to be the first item to sell out from the restock..

L6 Miao Dao

Hanwei Bushido Katana

It’s a stunning piece overall, and with a Swedish Powder Steel blade is one of Hanwei’s finest. A little on the expensive side, but a bargain when you consider what you actually end up getting.

Hanwei Bushido Katana

Kingston Arms Renaissance Sidesword

Beautiful steel, beautiful sub $300 price – and no wonder it is never in stock for very long! Add it to your collection today, you will be glad you did..

KA Renaissance Sidesword

Limited Edition Dragon King Kinryu Katana

Not the cheapest sword on the block, but with a mix of T10 and 9260 spring steel, Dragon horimono on the blade, gold with black wrattan wrapped saya and the attention to detail we have come to expect from Dragon King, the limited edition Kinryu is worth every penny..

Dragon King Kinryu

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg – all three brands are literally bursting at the seams with new stock, so check out the long lists of what is available and grab your favorites at our everyday special prices to lock in the bargains while they last..

Hanwei
Dragon King
Kingston Arms

Medieval Sword Sale all April 2024

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While the deals may seem too good to be true, this is NOT an April Fools prank..

All this month and while stocks last, we have obtained discounted pricing on four of our already best value for money medieval sword replicas from Kingston Arms and the Tinker line by Hanwei.

ONE HANDED ARMING SWORDS

In the late Dark ages and early to middle medieval period, sword and shield were the defining weapons of the battlefield – and Kingston Arms does not disappoint with two Angus Trim designed monotempered 9260 spring steel blades that an early medieval Knight would have given his left arm to own – fully leveraging the strength and quality of modern spring steels in a way that would have seemed quite magical.

Type XIV Arming Sword

Based on an early 13th century design, the Oakeshott Type XIV Arming sword is a classic Kingston Arms blade optimized for the cut, the MSRP on this beauty is $500, but you can pick it up at the current sale price of just $299.99.

Type XVIII Arming Sword

With armor piercing capabilities, this later period medieval blade in the Oakeshott Type XVIII typology was and remains a very versatile and fast single handed blade that was no slouch in the cutting department either. Also on sale for just $299.99.

HAND AND A HALF AND TWO HANDED SWORDS

As armor improved, new sword types and fighting styles evolved in an ongoing arms race – doing away with the shield and gripping the handle with two hands for extra control, speed and power. Here are two of the best around, discounted as low as they can possibly go!

Type XIIIa War Sword

If you are looking for a true bargain, this powerful workhorse of a war sword is also on sale for just $299.99! 9260 Spring Steel blade, Angus Trim design and Kingston Arms quality – you can’t go wrong with this beautiful fully functional replica.

Tinker Bastard Sword

And if you prefer something more elegant and precise, the hand and a half ‘Bastard’ sword designed by world renowned artisan Michael ‘Tinker’ Pearce and brought to life by the good people at the Hanwei Forge is an absolute MUST HAVE at the current sale price of just $213.92!!!

So grab one of these HOT SPECIALS while you can, because at these prices the best ones will sell out fast..

Forge Direct and Project X Price Increase April 5th 2024..

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Attention all sword enthusiasts and collectors! Our store is offering a limited-time opportunity to purchase master smith crafted swords at discounted prices. While the sale on Forge Direct and Project X has officially ended, we had managed to extend these discounts to our customers.

However, as we mentioned in this post from February 5th:

“We have taken all the data from the sale to arrive at the fairest and most sustainable price points for the entire project, the new sale prices are ALMOST unchanged – the Forge Direct Custom Katana only goes up from the sale price of $629.99 to an even $700 with almost all other prices remaining where they are for as long as we can sustain current sale levels..”

Unfortunately, these sales targets were not achieved as we had hoped for, and so without an economy of scale, prices on ALL Forge Direct and Project X swords will be raised by an average of 15-20% early next month. This is your final chance to acquire these exceptional swords at such affordable prices.

Project X
Forge Direct

Visit our store today and browse through our exquisite selection of master smith crafted swords. Take advantage of this limited-time offer before prices increase next month. Secure your favorite sword now and add a touch of elegance and history to your collection.

SALE ENDS APRIL 5th, 2024

Get in the Que early to minimize delay and maximize your value, because sadly this will certainly be the last time you see these blades available at this price..

New Budget Beater Training and Cutting Katana from Ryujin: Introducing the Hatamoto II

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In tough economic times like these, you really do want your dollar to stretch as far as humanly possible – and since their release a few years ago, there was a sword model by Ryujin that I felt would be extremely popular at times like these – and that was the original Ryujin ‘Hatamoto’ Katana.

THE ORIGINAL HATAMOTO KATANA

This $150 sword with its very traditional ‘Hatamoto’ style iron fittings and differenttially hardenened 1060 carbon steel blade was a popular seller, but was priced too low to be sustainable and despite numerous requests to bring it back, it has remained in production limbo ever since..

But from its winning concept and design comes the next generation of Hatamoto Katana – with the Hatamoto II Cutting Katana and Training Iaito (steel blunt).

Unlike the original Hatamoto, the Hatamoto II has a spring tempered blade forged from hard wearing 65mn spring steel and is available in both sharpened and iaito configuration, allowing you to train or spar relatively safely with an unsharpened blade that weighs and handles almost identically as your cutting sword, ensuring the way you practice and actually use the sword for real is exactly the same.

And while both blades are monotempered to leverage the durability and strength of modern steels, they are adorned with an attractive and subtle cosmetic hamon that is so well executed it looks like the real thing.

Like the original Hatamoto sword, the Hatamoto II series decks the blades out on both models with best of breed fittings – with real rayskin, iron tsuba, iron fuchigashira and rayon ito wrap and sageo – and is available for $150 for the cutting sword and $130 for the Iaito – making a complete training package for form work and frequent (and even abusive) cutting priced so that nearly anyone can afford it.

So if you are in the market for some real workhorse blades at bargain prices – the Hatamoto Series is for YOU!

Check them out below for all the details, pics and specs:

Hatamoto II – Cutting Katana ($149.99)

Hatamoto Katana @ SBG

Hatamoto II – Training Iaito ($129.99)

Hatamoto Iaito @ SBG

Tatami Mats Available (but not for long!)

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The 2020s have seen sources for Tatami cutting mats pretty much go dry and they have become almost as rare as hens teeth. But if you are quick, we just secured a small shipment of 10 boxes of 20 mats per box and despite their rarity and an incredible amount of backlogged pressure, they are STILL available at the bargain price of $209.99 which works out to be a very reasonable $10.49 per mat (and as you probably know, you can stretch the mats further by rolling half mats with a bamboo core).

Tatami @ SBG

Plus, we also have assemble yourself cutting stands for those who don’t have one or who can’t be bothered to DIY one yourself.

Cutting Stands @ SBG

Grab ’em while they are still in stock because with no price increase and years of very limited availability, they are sure to sell out fast!