Hanwei Restock Just in Time for Christmas

If you haven’t completed your sword shopping for Christmas this year – you definitely need to get your order in to make sure it is delivered hassle free and on time. But if you are quick, you can also grab some last minute restocks from our friends at Hanwei.

Here are some of the swords that were recently restocked some of which have not been available for several years. Starting with:

Golden Oriole Katana

One of the original Katana designs that put Hanwei on the map way back when, the T10 tool steel blade of this classic, long handled design is as good as has ever been, and truly quite amazing value at it’s original price of just $709.99

Iga and Kouga Ninjato

Two of the most detailed, realistically styled Japanese ‘Ninjato’ swords – rarely in stock for long, snap these up while they are still on sale:

Hanwei Claymore

A solid, well built beater sword at a price that has not gone up in any significant way for over a decade lets you know this best seller is a sword you need to add to your collection while it is still available. Just amazing value and huge bang for your buck.

Godfred Viking Sword

Another Hanwei Classic that has resisted inflationary pressures to date with an attractive, functional folded blade and beautiful complimentary scabbard.

Rhinelander

This is one that disappears from stock too fast for its own good. Take a look at the sword and the price and you will know why – going, going, soon to be gone..!

Dark Sentinel

And the bargain of the century, the fantasy Katana the Dark Sentinel is still priced to rush out the door – probably one of the best buys around!

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, there are quite a few more models that have just landed and come freshly back into stock. But with great prices and a spike in demand for last minute orders, as we often say, grab what you can while you can because the best swords will not be in stock for much longer..

Hanwei Forge at the SBG Sword Store

Black Friday – New Products at special introductory pricing

To coincide with the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale our friends at Ryujin have released not one, but two new very cool Tactical swords made from monotempered 1060 carbon steel blades.

The first is the Tactical Broadsword – a responsive, well balanced double edged sword with paracord wrapped handle and embedded risers for an ergonomic and comfortable grip.

The second sword is the Wasp Waisted Gladius, with an attractive leaf blade sprouting from Japanese inspired fittings, complete with a brown rayon itomaki wrapped over black synthetic rayskin and menuki.

Both these swords are the complete package, including a paracord lanyard and wood core, leather wrapped scabbard with wearable belt and suspension system as a free bonus. And the best part, the price on each of these is just $129.99 as part of the Black Friday Special Introductory offer.

So if you are looking for a gift that you can be assured your intended recipient does not have without breaking the bank, or just want to snap up on of these beauties before they sell out, they are most definitely worth a serious look:

Kingston Arms Type XIV Arming Sword Discounted until end of month

As we head towards Black Friday/Cyber Monday the specials keep on rolling in – and I am delighted to announce that one of Kingston Arms best flagship swords, the XIV, is once again back on special for just $299.99 (our everyday price is $349.99, the MSRP – $499.99)

So if you missed it last time, don’t miss it this time around:

New Release: Doomsday Sword # 8

The 8th release of the Doomsday Series swords designed by Jason Woodard and made by Chris Palmer in the USA is here. Introducing: the Sumerian

Based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Jason designed a very attractive leaf shaped shortsword as a fitting tribute:

An order was placed for the laser cut, certified 1095 carbon steel sword blank that would serve as the template for this piece:

From there, Chris shapes the handle and drills several holes that will be pegged and epoxied in place and grinds the rough edge of the blade to shape:

The blade is heated to approximately 1500 degrees, until it becomes non magnetic and then quenched in brine (salt water). The 2nd step is Heat Tempering, which consists of heating the steel to 500 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool.

The tempered and heat treated blade is then fused to the Walnut wood handle with a series of 11 pins and epoxied firmly in place:

The end result?

And the best part, it’s just $269.99