Black Friday Deals Starting NOW!

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Round 2 of the 15% off coupon code and 25% off 8 new swords from a new forge as part of Forge Direct Chinese!

To say it has been a busy week is an understatement.. But I hope that you will agree that it has been worth all the preparation, and it’s not all done quite yet (if you think it looks busy on the surface you should see how insanely busy things are on the inside! We have more irons in the fire than we know what to do with almost..!).

Anyway, before I ramble on too much – let’s get to the crux of this post because it is now BLACK FRIDAY and the deals are coming in hard and fast..

First up, and this one surprised me, Cas Iberia are running a second round of heavy discounts on 4 major brands – 15% off EVERYTHING they make using the coupon code below:

Hanwei Forge (Paul Chen)

Kingston Arms

Dragon King

A.P.O.C.

And don’t forget, order 3 swords at the same time and you also get FREE SHIPPING.

But the next big release is that our success with Forge Direct has attracted one of, if not THE premium forge for traditional Master Smith crafted Chinese Swords – established in 1956 and were selected to craft the four swords gifted to president Nixon in 1972 – the Baojian Forge (with over 50 smiths, including several rank 1 master smiths, and 200 workers – it’s no small fly by night operation!).

And the best part, we have started our collaboration with 8 new swords, 6 of which are actually available ex-stock and can be shipped in time for Christmas, with a massive 25% introductory discount until midnight the 3rd of December..!

I have just spent several hours refining the listings and preparing the special announcement plus additional bonus deals for members of the Project X inner circle, so rather than introduce each sword for what feels like the umpteenth time – click the link below to see them in the New Products Section of the Store:

New Additions

In the meantime, just a few random high resolution ‘glamor’ shots of some of the 8 new swords available.

First up is the most glamorous and expensive – one of these was actually purchased by a MAJOR A list Chinese celebrity (TV and Movie Director
Zhang Jizhong) with a Windsteel blade and all Damascus folded steel fittings plus imported Brazilian Black ebony..

At the other end of the spectrum, a short bladed Tang Dao in plain rosewood fittings – only $450 with the 25% discount and worth EVERY penny and then some..

And for those of you who prefer a longer, more elaborate Tang Dao – check out this two handed Tang Dynasty Yi-Dao and its distinctive ‘chisel tip’ blade profile – ideal for piercing almost any target..

For martial artists and serious Tai-Chi practitioners, we have the extremely well balanced 9 Dragon Sword, available with a standard shiny brass finish..

Or a more subdued antiqued finish (though it is essentially the same sword, just a different finish).

Then we have an ancient sword from the warring states period – specifically a sword of the Yue Kingdom (which encompasses modern day Shanghai) and the tale of the mysterious Yue Maiden – a former shepardess who learned swordsmanship ‘play fighting’ with a supernatural white gibbon and who trained the entire Yue army..

And should you feel in need of some good luck, nothing will bring you good fortune like the ‘lucky’ Sword of the Heavens..

And last but not least, a real stunner and one my favorites, the Supreme Dragon..

Most of the swords come with the name of the forge and the name of the sword engraved on each side but this is optional – you can choose to forgo it if you prefer a plain unadorned blade and though it will delay things slightly, the forge assures us that they have enough workers and smiths standing by to be able to make these swords in time for Christmas – and as mentioned, quite a few of of these are available from stock for almost immediate shipping.

So to beat the rush, get the 25% discount and ensure you get in ahead of the queue, if one of these swords ‘speaks’ to you, NOW is the time to pull the trigger..

Forge Direct Chinese

More Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals coming soon – so stay tuned! It is going to be a long and busy weekend that is for sure..

P.S. If you haven’t already, sign up to our store newsletter – there will be some deals in there that are NOT available to members of the general public – the kind of deals you REALLY will not want to miss out on. So sign up today and keep your eye on that inbox… (Project X subscribers, check your inbox NOW for all the extra bonuses and goodies you guys get).

Huge Savings on the acclaimed Hanwei Forge Raptor Series of Katana

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We don’t usually stock the Raptor series of swords at the SBG Sword Store simply because they are usually too expensive and without any special discounts from the manufacturer, we aren’t able to offer them for a price that we feel is fair..

But all that just changed, at least for the next few days..

Because from now until midnight Thanksgiving you can pick up any and all of the swords from the series at prices at least $50-200 less than ANYWHERE else.

Here’s a quick video by the esteemed designer, Master of Nami Ryu and owner of Bugei – James Williams, explaining how these swords came about and demonstrating their raw durability and cutting power.

Official Description of the Series

Designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams the Raptor series has been created for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. This steel structure also avoids the need for excessive thickness, allowing the blades to replicate the weight and handling characteristics of Japanese originals. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets.

Each katana in the series features a unique blade style, each with its origins in Japanese swordmaking history, providing the cutting practitioner with choices in both aesthetics and handling characteristics.

And the swords themselves (which are selling out FAST)..

Raptor Shinogi Zukuri – Was $329.99 SOLD OUT!!

Raptor Unokubi Zukuri – Was $329.99 SOLD OUT!!

Raptor Shobu Zukuri – Was $329.99 Now $249.99

Raptor Moroha Zukuri (aka Kogarasu) – Was $329.99 Now $249.99

Raptor Nanbokucho Zukuri Was $329.99 Now $249.99

Raptor Wakizashi – Was $249.99 Now $199.99

Raptor Tanto – Was $199.99 Now $169.99

Like I said at the onset, these deals are only available for the next few days – so grab what you can while you can. Few other swords in this price range have such as solid reputation as these – and considering who designed them – it is really no wonder..

All this and more in the:

Hot Specials Section

Battle Ready Light Sabers!

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Introducing the Saber Shogun Light Sword – special introductory pricing of just $199.99

The discussion often comes up on the interwebz – what is the most deadly and powerful sword of all time. And while many folk suggest it is the Japanese Katana, most others agree that the ultimate sword would have to be a light saber..

The ultimate sword that really CAN cut through anything (except another light saber that is)

We don’t quite have the technology to create a REAL battle ready lightsaber just yet (though if you are curious, the video below explores just how far we might be from being able to make something similar).

So what we have come up with is the next best thing..

It has been tweaked and refined for over 3 years, but is finally ready for release – so without any further ado, we present something truly revolutionary from the makers of Ryujin Swords..

INTRODUCING:

The Saber Shogun Light Sword 2200 Deluxe Edition

It is not the first ‘battle ready’ light saber on the market, but it is one of the toughest and most affordable ever seen – and comes with EVERY extra that most other companies charge the same price as the ENTIRE sword for..

For example, the 2200 Deluxe Model comes with motion activated sound, am easy recharge Micro USB port, and not one but THREE colors (just push the power button to change from red to green or blue depending on whether you are a Sith, Jedi Warrior or Jedi Consular official.

3 sabers in one with just a push of a button

But it’s appearance is just the beginning – this is easily one of the STRONGEST battle ready light sabers on the market.

For a start, while many sabers have their blades fixed to the handle via either a friction fit or allen key lock, the Saber Shogun Light Sword 2200 Deluxe Edition has both and features 3 Allen key locking points (Allen key included).

Tighten with a friction fit, then lock it down with three Allen key hex sockets

As a ‘sword’ is only as strong as its weakest point, this assembly method ensures that once assembled it stays assembled until you want to take it apart.

Unscrew to fully disassemble and get access to EVERY part of the saber

And that is a good thing, because the actual ‘blade’ is (pardon the pun) light years ahead of most others on the market..

Made from a patented synthetic Polycarbonate alloy with a special plastic sheet inside the tube to diffuse the light evenly and then reflected back by a mirror fixed to the rounded screw on tip, you could bash these swords against each other for years on end without so much as a dent or a ding – which is based on personal experience (I have owned a couple of the early prototypes of about 18 months now and they are still as strong as they were the day I received them) but also on extensive testing, including hitting the tube repeatedly with a machete and even running it over with a car!

You probably could not break this thing if you tried!

So they look good, handle good, are virtually indestructible so can be used for very heavy sparring, are easy to order (many other battle ready light sabers on the market have quite complex ordering procedures – making it easy to leave out an important component or order an incomplete product) and are priced at about 1/3rd of the price of comparable sabers on the market.

Just $249.99 – but currently available with introductory special pricing (plus a LIFETIME warranty against blade breakage if you buy at SBG) for just $199.99!

Check them out in the store here

In the meantime, here are some more random pics of a couple of sabers (click the images for the high resolution version).

And a pic of each color – just press the power button to change.

Get your Sith on with the red blade
Classic Jedi Blue
Or go all ‘Yoda’ with green – the choice is but a button push away

In terms of raw durability for this kind of price, nothing else on the market can compare. Stocks are limited, so get in on this special pricing while they are still in stock!

CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Limited International Ordering is Back..

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It’s been a rough year for shipping swords around the world – it all started in march and hit again early this month, forcing us to temporarily suspend all non-North American (US and Canada) shipments..

The situation is still a fluid one, and it appears that some of our affiliated warehouses, suppliers and shippers have been effected more than others..

Right now there are FOUR brands that can be shipped to the following destinations:

  • Argentina
  • Australia (excluding Victoria, please provide proof of AFIAK membership)
  • Brazil (expect high duties and tariffs)
  • Canada (many other brands can be shipped to Canada not listed here as they are shipped overland)
  • Costa Rica
  • Germany (may require extensive paperwork and customs delays)
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • South Africa
  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom (may require extensive paperwork and customs delays)

And here are the brands currently available:

FORGE DIRECT – Japanese and Chinese Swords, FREE Worldwide Shipping

RYUJIN SWORDS – Katana, Custom Katana and budget Chinese Swords

BLADE CULTURE INTERNATIONAL – Filipino swords (currently)

SCORPION SWORDS – Tactical and Historical swords made in the USA

You can read more and see some recommended buys here on the International Sword Sales Page

As the international shipping situation keeps changing, we strongly recommend you buy what you can when you can as we have no idea if things will improve or get worse – but based on what we have been seeing the last few years, the situation is likely to get worse before it gets better..

In the meantime, we will continue to research new shipping options to break the impasse and ensure that our sword loving brothers and sisters across the world are not left out in the cold..

Two New Special Offers – one from the East and one from the West..

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With the 15% sale off on all Cas Iberia distributed brands having just come to an end, you might be thinking ‘what could possibly be next’..

Well, it is looking like November is THE month for sword specials – because following hot on the heels of the previous special comes not one but TWO new heavily discounted products just in time for the holiday season..

The first is my personal favorite of the two – partially because it is so well made yet priced as low as humanly possible – but partially because it is a one off limited edition sale as the forge that made them went out of business..

INTRODUCING:

The Limited Edition 65MN Spring Steel Oakeshott Type XIIa Knightly Two Handed Longsword added to the HOT SPECIALS section by our good friends at Ryujin Swords.


65MN Spring Steel Oakeshott Type XIIa Knightly Two Handed Longsword

It is as the name suggests a classic Oakeshott Type XIIa – a cutting war sword from the 13th and 14th centuries and the type of sword most people think of when they envision a Knightly two handed longsword (click here for more information on these swords on the main site).

Extremely sharp with a beautiful spring tempered 65mn Spring Steel Blade, it has a genuine leather wrapped wood core handle, iron fittings, hex nut assembly for easy customization and a free faux leather scabbard, frog/suspension system and sword belt all for a mere $214.99..

The sword alone should sell for $450…
But you can get it for $214.99 as part of this final sale and liquidation
Ryujin Oakeshott Type XIIa

Just $214.99

And the second sword, this one under the Ryujin name, is a different blade style than the standard Shinogi Zukuri (the most common Katana shape/style) – the so called Unokubi Zukuri style (Cormorants neck).

Originally this type of blade appeared on a variation of the Naginata called a Nagamaki – but cut down versions were turned into swords like this one, and were characterized by exceptional handling.

While it is not customizable (it was pre-assembled at the forge) the T10 tool steel blade with real hamon is made by the same team and the same way as the $229.99 Ryujin Custom Katana. But to introduce this new blade style (which, if it sells well at the promotional price, will become available as a full custom Katana sometime in 2020) we are slashing the price down from $229.99 to $174.99 – but only while stocks last.

In the meantime, here are a few more pics..

The unique partial bo-hi and distinctive mune (spine) of a true Unokubi-Zukuri blade
Side view of the blade showing the clear lines of the natural hamon
The complete package
Close ups of the tsuba and the handle with white ito over genuine rayskin
Nice and tight assembly
Akashiro Unokubi Zukuri Katana

Just $174.99

TRIVIA: It is not mentioned in the description, but Akashiro means ‘Red/White’ in Japanese, referencing the color of the fittings. Akai = red and Shiroi = white, so it’s a compound word ‘red-white’ or in Japanese, 赤白

In the meantime, here is a picture of what the original blades looked like before they were remounted as a sword.