5 New Swords by Master Michael Ye for Forge Direct Chinese

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To replace the 5 designs from forge direct that we permanently retired last month, we are delighted to announce 5 new designs that take their place. Starting from the most basic and working our way up..

Four Beasts Jian

The best value for money sword in the new selection – it’s an awesome classic Jian with detailed brass fittings depicting the four beasts from Chinese mythology and legend – The Dragon, White Tiger, Phoenix and Tortoise. Also available with a fittings upgrade with 24K gold and silver if you want to next level it.

$699.99

Ghost-Banishing Sword

For over 2600 years, swords like this one were believed to banish bad luck and evil spirits. But as with all the Forge Direct blades, this is no mere ornament or lucky charm and is equally at home banishing home invaders or other bad guys as it is banishing evil spirits and bad luck. Complex folded steel octagonal blade geometry with lucky fittings. Upgraded version with darker fittings and 24k gold and silver plating available.

$799.99

Dragon Tiger Jian

Another classic Qing Dynasty Jian with a folded and differentially hardended blade decked out with premium quality 24k gold and silver Dragon and Tiger themed fittings. Stunning and deadly.

$899.99

Silver Dragon Sword

Unique Octagonal blade geometry with a prominent central ridge and curious star pattern in the folded steel that has to be seen to be believed. The design is perfected with premium quality 24k gold and silver Dragon themed fitting sets.

$899.99

Fire Dragon Sword

Classic Tai Chi style folded and double sided differentially hardened blade with elite 24k gold and silver plated fittings with a rayskin handle and rayskin covered scabbard. Available in standard and green colored configurations – the pinnacle of the new Forge Direct selection.

$1,299.99

Hope at least one of these new designs has your name on it! Check out our entire selection below:

Forge Direct Chinese

Tatsumaki Special: June 2024

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The Tatsumaki Katana by Dragon King is one of the finest swords in their extensive mid to high end range production Katana catalog and is on special at the LOWEST price it has ever been offered before until the end of June 2024.

The Tastumaki – The Legend Unfolds

As twilight paints the sky, the dragon stirs. Clouds gather, and lightning dances across the horizon. The Tatsumaki—the whirlwind—awakens. Its spiral of wind and debris ascends, heralding both destruction and protection. This is no ordinary katana; it is a force of nature.

Craftsmanship and Aesthetics

  • Blade: Forged from T10 high-carbon steel, the 28-inch blade bears the gunome-midare hamon—a mesmerizing pattern that mirrors the storm’s fury. Its edge, honed to perfection.
  • Guard and Hilt: Silver tsuba, fuchi, and fuchi-kashira depict the dragon, clouds, and lightning. The handle wrap, brown sageo, and golden saya complete the ensemble.
  • Scabbard: Golden and adorned with black carved wood, buffalo horn kurikata, and kojiri, the scabbard cradles the Tatsumaki’s power.

Specifications

  • Overall Length: 40 1/2 inches
  • Blade Length: 28 inches
  • Handle Length: 11 3/8 inches
  • Weight: 2 lbs 5 oz
  • Sori (Curvature): 7/8 inch
  • Blade Steel: T10

MSRP $1,385 – everyday low price $927.95:

On Special for $727.95

20% off Kingston Arms Classic Sword Designs

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Kingston Arms are a cut above sub $300 medieval and renaissance swords, but with this special discount they are available until the end of the month and while stocks last at a firmly sub $300 price point for their sharps and closer to $200 or below for their high quality STEEL BLUNT 9260 Spring Steel Training Swords..

Whether it is for display, backyard cutting or steel on steel action – Kingston Arms has you covered, and with this discount, there has never been a better time to try them out firsthand to see what all the fuss is about..

MODELS ON SALE: Sharps

Type XIIIa War Sword

MSRP $509.99, Normal Sale Price $349.99

NOW Just $279.99

Type XIV Arming Sword

MSRP $499, Normal Sale Price $349.99

NOW Just $279.99

Type XVIII Arming Sword

MSRP $499, Normal Sale Price $349.99

NOW Just $279.99

Cutlass

MSRP $525, Normal Sale Price $349.99

NOW Just $279.99

Scottish Claymore

MSRP $389, Normal Sale Price $299.99

NOW Just $239.99

MODELS ON SALE: Steel Blunts

Feder Sparring Longsword (STEEL BLUNT)

MSRP $275, Normal Sale Price $229.99

NOW Just $183.99

Sport Federschwert (STEEL BLUNT)

MSRP $275, Normal Sale Price $229.99

NOW Just $183.99

Tourney Hand & a Half Sword (STEEL BLUNT)

MSRP $275, Normal Sale Price $229.99

NOW Just $183.99

Tourney Arming Sword (STEEL BLUNT)

MSRP $275, Normal Sale Price $229.99

NOW Just $183.99

Tourney Viking Sword (STEEL BLUNT)

MSRP $275, Normal Sale Price $229.99

NOW Just $183.99

NEW: Doomsday Sword Number 10 by Scorpion Swords – Behind the Scenes and How It’s Made

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It is the second Ragnarok inspired Viking blade in Jason Woodards Doomdsay Sword series and the second with a curious fusion of ancient Norse design with modern materials and blade making techniques – starting as it always does with a 1:1 scale sketched design.

After careful consideration of the overall design and individual design elements, Chris Palmer then creates and has cut out a Master Template in 1095 carbon steel.

The blank has some basic edge geometry ground in and the handle is drilled in 11 places where pins and epoxy will later bind the handle to the steel.

Edges are further refined and a narrow fuller is ground along the center of the blade on both sides, providing it it’s general shape and styling.

The entire blade is then heat treated to around 1500 degrees and then quenched in brine, hardening it, before the steel is heated a second time to approx 500 degrees and allowed to temper.

The tempered blade is cleaned up and polished, and has two blocks of Black Linen Mircarta pinned and epoxied on both sides in a classic hard wearing sandwich tang construction.

From there, the handle is ground to shape and has 5 additional brass pins inserted, for one of the strongest blade to handle and overall strength swords currently on the market,

Finally it is all cleaned up, the blade is given it’s final edge, the handle gets wrapped in deer leather (and if ordered, the optional scabbard is fitted and made).

And the end result, Doomsday Sword #10 – Viking Type 8, now available at the SBG Sword Store for just $279.99

Not bad for an entirely made by hand in the USA blade!

Doomsday #10

LAST CHANCE: Multiple Major Sales Ending in Less Than 24 Hrs..

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We now have less than 24 hours left on THREE major sales events at SBG.

SALES EVENT ONE: APOC TACTICAL

It’s not the first time that APOC has been on discount, but it is likely to be the last for some time and the best chance to try out a new and modern take on a huge variety of Tactical swords inspired by many different cultures and time periods.

APOC Tactical

SALES EVENT TWO: Legacy Arms

With $100 discounts almost across the board, this crazy good opportunity to find out how good the new Legacy Arms forge really is is about to expire. Very unlikely to see these swords at these prices again, so be certain to check the listings for some true bargains.

Legacy Arms

SALES EVENT THREE: Forge Direct Chinese

Five models from Forge Direct Chinese are about to be permanently retired, and two more Feathersteel and Spinsteel blades that were recently brought back are ending their promotional price within the next 24 hours, so you snooze you lose if you are interested in heirloom quality, traditional Chinese sword designs spanning several thousand years of history.

Here’s the blades that will only be available for the next 24 hours at hugely discounted pricing..

Going, going – nearly gone – if you want a premium quality blade that almost no-one else has, you had better act before they are gone for good..

Forge Direct Chinese