The Project X Katana are on the way from the forge and a lucky few will be able to grab one of these stunning Soshu Kitae, mastersmith forged swords in a few weeks time..
We will post an update on the blog when they are available, but in the meantime, here is some serious eye candy, with some photos taken on site at the forge of model #001.
Enjoy!
Model #001 in Saya
Close up of the laminated blade, geometric kissaki and active hamon!
As the clock ticks down to your last opportunity to pre-order the last run of Project X Chinese (another few days to a week at the most – orders are almost full up), I received an email that I am sharing with the writers permission providing a little insight into what to expect from the line (he was a customer of the first run Jian of Marquis Yi).
Plus, well – it was a fun read and maybe you will enjoy it as much as I did!
It starts talking about something else before joking about how he is offended that I am doing another run of the Marquis Yi. Heck, I am re-writing his email now, so in his own words:
I am, however, offended that you’re doing another run of the Marquis Yi sword. I wanted to be one of the few that had one. I jest. I’m actually glad you’re doing another run. It is one of the finest edged weapons I’ve encountered and I’m excited that the collectors who missed out on the first run have a chance to put one in their collection.
Contrary to popular belief, the Jian of Marquis Yi is NOT an expensive sword. Although it is the sword that I’ve paid the most money for, it’s the cheapest sword I’ve ever purchased.
I dare anyone to find a finer blade with finer fittings and a nicer scabbard for less than the showroom price of $2500. You offer it for $1500! You whore! (I’m joking, but seriously…) Honestly, you couldn’t have the Marquis Yi scabbard made in the U.S. for less than $700 or $800. Sword not included! I wish I could afford a few more.
Speaking of things I can’t afford; I’m not too happy about the new Project X sword. The Dragon Dao is another one of those SBG offerings that I never really considered but now I MUST own. What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! And the fact that it’s forged by Master Jiang guarantees that anyone who purchases this SBG exclusive will get triple the value for the money spent.I’ve sold two of my children but am still really short on the asking price. (The children were pretty ugly and one had a limp so I couldn’t demand a high price for them)…
Another note: I’ve been using a new oil on my swords that your customers may want to try. I was working a security detail in the rain. Every morning after my shift my shotgun would be covered in a nice sheen of rust no matter what I put on it; Hoppe’s, CLP, Tetra, S&W, and a multitude of other products. I explained the issue to my brother who recommended a product called “Corrosion X”. I used it.Never again have I seen rust on my shotgun, regardless of hours of exposure to water, fingerprints, etc. I use it on my swords now. No staining and the finest protection I’ve found. Give it a shot. Truly.Well, I hope that you and all of your family and associates are in good spirits and health.Best to you.-Chris HargisP.S.- feel free to use any part of this email for your purposes. And I don’t work for JSSWORD, Corrosion X or affiliates. The praise of both companies is my unpaid, personal opinion.
For those two – and this is the LAST CALL on pre-orders before we lock them away and Master Xiaolong works his magic – you can instead use the coupon code or click below:
100offTo deduct $100 off your already massively discounted pre-order price of either sword.
OR, if you can swing it (and to help you swing it) order both pre-orders at the same time and use the code:
300offAnd you can take three hundred dollars of the total price – a huge saving (on a huge saving!).
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