The 2024 Renaissance Sword bonanza continues to gain even more momentum with the return of a classic Hanwei Rapier, the Torino, along with a matching Main Gauche and another Main Gauche for the Taza Rapier (that pretty much sold out within 24-48 hours of its re-release).
TORINO RAPIER
MATCHING TORINO MAIN GAUCHE
TAZA MAIN GAUCHE
Lovers of elegant Renaissance era weaponry are truly spoiled for choice at this very moment, but as stock levels are the sword markets demand are very unpredictable at the moment, if you see a blade you like – now is the time to grab one while they are in stock and prices remain as low as they possibly can be..
The tough Monotempered 5160 Spring Steel blades from Dragon King’s “4 Seasons Line” (so called because they have a blade themed in fittings reflecting each of the seasons) have often been lauded as very attractive fitting sets, but over the years since they first came out, many customers who purchased one started asking Dragon King if there would ever be a version with a more refined, differentially hardened blade..
..Well, they need ask no further – two of the 4 blades have just been released as an alternative version – the Spring Sakura and the Autumn Leaf..
DH SPRING SAKURA KATANA
DH AUTUMN LEAF
The fittings are the same, but both blades have been replaced with differentially hardened 5160 blades with bo-hi/fuller and a real hamon temper line.
Available at the MSRP of $599.00, you can pick up either of these models for just $429.99 at the SBG Sword store. Combine one with a tough ‘beater’ blade from the original monotempered series and you can now have one workhorse ‘forgiving of mistakes’ version and the new version suitable for more dedicated cutting, self defense, display or to see how much your technique has improved training with the tough versions.
Check out the full range of Dragon King Katana below:
The Renaissance of Renaissance Swords in 2024 continues to gain some momentum with two new affordable 17th century Renaissance blades, one a powerful sidesword originally from Italy that is balanced between thrust and cut, and a new version of the Kingston Arms Swept hilt rapier, this version with blackened antiqued finish fittings.
And the best part, they are BOTH very affordable with our SBG Special Prices and under $300!
ITALIAN SPADA DA LATO SIDE SWORD
STATS: Overall: 41″ Blade Length: 32 3/4″ Handle Length: 4 1/4″ Weight: 2lb 9oz Point of Balance: 2″ Thickness at Guard: 5.5mm Thickness at Tip: 2.8mm
Plus, as mentioned in the title – these two swords also have available a cool off hand defensive and opportunistic shorter blade, the Main Gauche, which suits either one for the full ‘Renaissance sword’ experience.
MAIN GAUCHE
STATS: Overall: 16 1/2″ Blade Length: 11″ Handle Length: 5 1/2″ Weight: 13 oz Width at Guard: 0.85″ Thickness at Guard: 5.3mm Thickness at Tip: 2.2mm
It is one of the most wishlisted item in our store and has been out of stock for at least 5 years if not more – so much so that we were beginning to doubt whether it would EVER be available again..
But after all this time we are DELIGHTED to announce that this awesome sword is back in stock – though with so many years of pent up demand and only the slightest increase in price (for now anyway) they are certain be be gobbled up fast.
Find out what all the fuss is about by reading THIS classic SBG review and then check it out below if you want to grab one before they go out of stock once again for who knows how long..
Last month we saw quite a few swords on special – and as we start a new month, we were surprised and delighted to find that the master distributor who made these deals possible in the first place has EXTENDED the discount on a few select items into July..!
So without any further ado, here are the blades STILL on special and available at discounted pricing until the end of July and while stocks last..
Dragon King Bamboo Tanto
Still stunning with its hidden one piece bamboo look concealing a traditional differentially hardened blade with beautiful and clear hamon temper line, it’s still on special and marked down to a mere $183.99 so grab it while it’s at it’s most affordable price point ever..
Truly a bargain at it’s disconted price, down from the MSRP of $1,385.00 and down from it’s usual discount SBG price of $927.95, smart collectors of elite level blades know a bargain when they see one, and at the sale price of $727.95 it might still be expensive for many, but it’s marked down so hard that you more than get your money’s worth if you can swing it..
It was by far the most popular sword in last months Kingston Arms discount sale, and with the sale price set to hold until the end of July, will no doubt continue to be so. Spring tempered 9260 Spring Steel blade, Gus trim design and visually stunning in every way, with it’s sub $300 price tag when on special it’s impossible to resist. Just buy it, we know you will love it..
