Temporary Pause: Batch 30

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Hi all,

While we aren’t really all that far behind schedule, especially on the more recent Custom Katana Batches, I would rather err on the side of caution than end up with everything running late.

An examination of the Custom Katana Batch Status Page shows that batch 25 (which was supposed to be in the hands of customers by the 15th of last month) is only 20% shipped with the balance now being sorted, inspected and preparing to go out, so is officially running a fair bit behind schedule.

At the same time, batch 26, which is officially due on the 15th of this month, has only just now started shipping from the forge. While it is not yet late, customs delays could easily make it so – and as each sword is carefully inspected before shipping – it will almost certainly run behind schedule too..

As such, I think that to be fair to everyone with existing orders – and to give the forge a chance to concentrate on batches 27, 28 and 29 without interruption – a temporary pause is in order while we catch up (not to mention, batch 30 will likely be a slow batch too as it will become due during the 2014/15 New Years Period).

Apologies for the inconvenience, but I think it is best for everyone to catch up and ensure we don’t end up falling too far behind.

In the meantime, if you wish to be notified by email when we recommence taking new orders again, simply sign up to the mailing list below:

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Batch 28 closes, slower batch 29 opens

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Hey all,

Just a quick heads up post – batch 28 of the SBG Custom Katana, due around the 15th of November, has just closed off. In theory the current batch that just opened would be due one month later, on the 15th of December..

The problem is, this is smack bang middle of the Christmas madness parcel scramble that happens around that time every year, and especially sensitive to delays..

So as such, even though we will do our best to bring batch 29 in BEFORE Christmas 2014, it is too close to the date in a time that is typically chaotic at best to make anything even resembling a guarantee..

Thus, the expected delivery date is pushed back to December 27th 2014 to January 15th (a larger than usual expected delivery window too, primarily because we will take some time off during this period too – likely just before Christmas to just after new years, but we may be shipping in between, will keep you updated, but this is where it all stands at the moment).

SBG Black Dragon Forge General Restock

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Some of these swords won’t be here for long, not ony because they are popular but – because it is just SBG and not one of the sword industry giants, we can only afford to bring to market some 5 to 20pcs of any given model at one time..

But, even if I do say so myself, they are exceptionally good and exceptionally fair priced, providing a lucky few people the opportunity to get some truly exceptional value for money!

You see, the thing that first struck me about this particular forge was the quality of their differentialy hardened T-10 tool steel blades – not just the material, but the way they forged, shaped, polished and overall finish to the blade. It was head and shoulders above its mountings, and we knew we had stumbled upon a real gem of an operation over there in Longquan..

But now, adding my own spin to it with my own designs, the fittings in many cases come up to meet the quaity of the blade, and the final package is a sword that we could and probably SHOULD sell for a lot more than what we do..

The best way to understand what I am going on about is to check out the new additions below. While the designs are based loosely on historical precedent, they are pretty much just made to my own taste. So if your taste in Japanese styled swords is like mine, you truly are in for a treat..!

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Project X – Pre-orders last call and a previous customers feedback

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As the clock ticks down to your last opportunity to pre-order the last run of Project X Chinese (another few days to a week at the most – orders are almost full up), I received an email that I am sharing with the writers permission providing a little insight into what to expect from the line (he was a customer of the first run Jian of Marquis Yi).

Plus, well – it was a fun read and maybe you will enjoy it as much as I did!

It starts talking about something else before joking about how he is offended that I am doing another run of the Marquis Yi. Heck, I am re-writing his email now, so in his own words:

I am, however, offended that you’re doing another run of the Marquis Yi sword. I wanted to be one of the few that had one. I jest. I’m actually glad you’re doing another run. It is one of the finest edged weapons I’ve encountered and I’m excited that the collectors who missed out on the first run have a chance to put one in their collection.

 

 

Contrary to popular belief, the Jian of Marquis Yi is NOT an expensive sword. Although it is the sword that I’ve paid the most money for, it’s the cheapest sword I’ve ever purchased.

 

 

I dare anyone to find a finer blade with finer fittings and a nicer scabbard for less than the showroom price of $2500. You offer it for $1500!  You whore!  (I’m joking, but seriously…) Honestly, you couldn’t have the Marquis Yi scabbard made in the U.S. for less than $700 or $800. Sword not included!  I wish I could afford a few more.

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of things I can’t afford; I’m not too happy about the new Project X sword. The Dragon Dao is another one of those SBG offerings that I never really considered but now I MUST own. What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship!  And the fact that it’s forged by Master Jiang guarantees that anyone who purchases this SBG exclusive will get triple the value for the money spent.
I’ve sold two of my children but am still really short on the asking price. (The children were pretty ugly and one had a limp so I couldn’t demand a high price for them)…
Another note:  I’ve been using a new oil on my swords that your customers may want to try. I was working a security detail in the rain. Every morning after my shift my shotgun would be covered in a nice sheen of rust no matter what I put on it; Hoppe’s, CLP, Tetra, S&W, and a multitude of other products. I explained the issue to my brother who recommended a product called “Corrosion X”. I used it.
Never again have I seen rust on my shotgun, regardless of hours of exposure to water, fingerprints, etc. I use it on my swords now. No staining and the finest protection I’ve found. Give it a shot. Truly.
Well, I hope that you and all of your family and associates are in good spirits and health.
Best to you.
-Chris Hargis
P.S.- feel free to use any part of this email for your purposes. And I don’t work for JSSWORD, Corrosion X or affiliates. The praise of both companies is my unpaid, personal opinion.
As I said, it was a fun read..
So for Chris and anyone else who has to sell ugly children – the discount codes have been extended for a few more days..

PROJECT X PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT

For those two – and this is the LAST CALL on pre-orders before we lock them away and Master Xiaolong works his magic – you can instead use the coupon code or click below:

COUPON CODE II ($100 off a Project X Pre-Order):

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To deduct $100 off your already massively discounted pre-order price of either sword.

OR, if you can swing it (and to help you swing it) order both pre-orders at the same time and use the code:

COUPON CODE III ($300 off BOTH Project X Pre-orders):

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And you can take three hundred dollars of the total price – a huge saving (on a huge saving!).

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Thanks all!

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Hi All,

Thanks to everyone who participated and snapped up a bargain for themselves over this weekend – it was a lot of fun. 🙂

We don’t have sales very often – indeed, we simply can’t! To be able to run sales like this more often – we would have to be cheeky like some other sellers and RAISE our prices to DISCOUNT them, which does’nt make as much sense to me as having everyday low prices, right!?

But yes every now and again we need to move some extra stock – and the best ways to find out what, why and for how much? THIS blog or this store newsletter!

Hope you had a great weekend and talk again soon!

– Paul