Project X Chinese – Limited Edition Release

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x-jian-windsteel-2We are proud to release a bit of a ‘surprise’ item for fans of Project X Chinese – the limited edition Wind Steel Jian, a stunning 1095 carbon steel with a rare and very hard to reproduce ‘Wind Steel/Feather Steel’ shuangxue (hamon)..

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Close up of the Wind Steel pattern, made by a special differential hardening technique. Click on the pic to enlarge.

This sword has been produced in conjunction with Ronin Katana and, apart from this blades amazing cutting power, durability and stunning blade and fittings – is not a pre-order item, it is available for immediate delivery, and there are only 4 pieces available – making it a true limited edition release for Chinese sword enthusiasts..

While the name ‘feather steel’ may make it seem like a lightweight, nothing could be further from the truth..

Like I said, only 4 are available and it is a limited edition, one off piece – so don’t miss out!

Check it out in all its glory here

Forge Direct – Custom Katana: New Options, Same Low Price

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new-fd-eliteA few days ago we added the comprehensive review and test cutting results of two Forge Direct Custom Katana I had made for myself a few months ago. Check it out here if you have not seen it already.

Anyway, these swords were not just for the purpose of sharing the nitty gritty on the Forge Direct Custom Katana, but they were also prototypes to see if we could expand the options available on this line. Such as adding bo-hi, new hamon types and new fittings..

These two swords built upon the already tried and tested foundations, and now ALL the various customizations are available for you to pick and choose from.

And the best part? The price stays the same – at least for the time being.. (How long we can hold it at this price remains to be seen however. Our margins are as tight as they can go on these swords and even the smallest price increase at the forge will mean we will need to also increase our prices).

Check out the available options here

Hanwei Pre-Christmas Katana Sale!

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It is getting awfully close to that crazy time of year again.. And the old motto – “the early bird gets the worm” has never been more appropriate..

From today until the end of the month (and while stocks last) Paul Chens Hanwei Forge are offering deep discounts on some of their most popular fully functional Katana, and as usual – SBG is passing on the savings to you..

hanwei-saleThere are 6 swords being offered at 50% off the MSRP – two of which you can save literally hundreds of dollars on..

The first, and the one that you need to pay the closest attention to – is the Hanwei 30th Anniversary Musashi Katana

sh2490_1Being a limited edition release with high quality, properly folded steel and real hamon, and now down to less than a dozen swords available, it is being cleared out at not $1300 but half price at $649.99 (which, is a true bargain – until Hanwei offered this final closeout price, they would sell at SBG for $879.99 – so that is a saving of over $220 from our previously already hugely discounted price).

Being a commemorative, highly collectible sword – once it is gone it is gone forever, so it is the last chance on this one..

The second high end, heavily discounted sword is also a Miyamoto Musashi themed blade – the razor sharp, specialized tatami cutter Musashi XL Lite Katana.

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This sword has a MSRP of $950 and our usual price is $599.99 – but until the end of the month and while stocks last you can pick it up from SBG for just $474.99 – a saving of $475 than if you purchased at CAS Iberia and $125 from our usual ‘make no profits’ discounted price..!

And then there are all 4 swords from the monotempered 5160 Spring Steel blade Renshu series for the sub $300 market (well, they are usually $400, but we usually sell for $259.99). sh2486

Every sword in the Renshu series is now available for $45 off our everyday low price – but only until the end of the month.

Click here for all these and more in our Hot Specials Section of the SBG Sword Store..

Forge Direct Sale Over – Projects Future Secured

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First off, a warm thanks to everyone who participated in our recent 25% discount sale on Forge Direct Chinese. The entire project was threatened due to poor sales when this was first launched, but thanks directly to a few people who recognized a good bargain when they saw one, we received just enough orders to satisfy the forge and ensure we can keep these offerings available into the future.

For that alone, I thank you – and look forward to you receiving these heirloom quality swords over the coming weeks.

– Paul

New Ronin Katana Soshu Kitae Blades In Stock

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193-7For those of you who want a unique, elite level Katana – now is the chance with the restock of Ronin Katanas Shoshu Kitae Laminated and Differentially Hardened Traditional Katana.

Each sword is unique, not a stocked item – so if you see a design you like, you had best jump on it before someone else does..

This most recent batch of swords includes some classic tsuba such as the “Torakami” (model 193, pictured right) and “Kuramono” Katana, and of course bare blades at a bargain price.

Check them out here while they are still available..