The scabbard/saya's sageo cord is a little cheap looking The fittings/shitodome on the kurigata/scabbard knob fall off really easily Absurdly good balance, weight, and length combination that makes this sword a joy to handle either in two hands or even one despite its size Now that I've received it, I can confidently say that this is my most prized katana in my collection! While it isn't perfection by any means, it comes VERY close to it to the point it might as well be, being an approximately $330 sword with so many positives, options, and very few negatives. There are a few other options on the market, but SBG/Ryujin's custom option stood out to me for quite a few reasons: the listed weight is lighter than most other o-katana on the market, the handle is pretty long at 14 inches, the customization options, the real hamon. Over 30,000 combinations possible, meaning your sword can be almost as unique as your own personal tastes!Īssembled and shipped from the Ryujin workshop in Los Angeles within 1 week after ordering!Ĭlick here to read the full review on SBGĬlick here for a gallery of the customization options How to Useīeing a former kenjutsu practitioner, I've owned a lot of other katana before and also SBG's Miao Dao which is katana-like, but I've actually never owned a so-called o-katana before and was looking to add one to my collection. No hidden costs, one price for any and all customization selected. Sageo wrap tends to be black and cannot be specified as it is made at the forge. This version is only available with a fullered/bo-hi blade.įuchi and Kashira are generic black iron and will match your overall design and the tsuba you select. NOTES:Ĭlick the thumbnail to open a high resolution picture of each option or hover your mouse over a thumbnail for a quick view. T923111 is a standard glossy black, T923121 has a textured finish to minimize finger prints and scratches. T923911 is the natural wood with clear lacquer finish. T923311 (burgundy) and T923611 (brown) both have a sparkling Maki-e finish under the lacquer. This is so that when the sword is worn or displayed, the more attractive side faces onlookers, and when drawn, the less attractive part faces the opponent.Ģ) Select tsuka (hande) ito color from 8 different choices of synthetic silk rayon.ģ) Select saya style and color. The 'Front' is the Omote and is the side that faces the tsuka, the 'Back' is the Ura and faces the tip of the blade. All tsuba are made from solid iron and all but the Double "C" Ring Musashi tsuba feature REAL gold accents to give the design a splash of color at NO additional cost to you. The ability to customize them is indeed just a very special free bonus!!ġ) Select which Tsuba you wish to be mounted. Just pick the components that you like the look of best and let us make it real for you!īut don't make the mistake of thinking these swords are just pretty ornaments - these are serious, practical blades that are surprisingly robust yet traditionally constructed and at our special introductory price, are some of the best cutting swords available anywhere near this price point. With only the best options available, it is practically impossible to design a bad looking sword. Sung and his team, utilizes only the BEST available options to ensure you get the best looking, best performing cutting Katana possible - fully guaranteed to not only meet but EXCEED your expectations. Our version of this sword, developed working closely with Mr. Sam Sung, one of the co-founders of Musashi Swords and with the modular assembly system he has developed, keeping a large variety of parts in stock and YOU select what design best suits your unique style WITHOUT breaking the bank.! This is one of the most exciting developments in the sword industry for YEARS - the option to customize your own high quality, solid performing out of the box T10 tool steel differentially hardened Katana with real hamon WITHOUT waiting for weeks, months or even years - at an incredibly low price and assembled and shipped from WITHIN the United States. (CLICK ON the THUMBNAILS FOR MAXIMUM SIZE, FULL DETAIL RESOLUTION PICS) Select Your Custom Design from the images above: One Low Price - Assembled and Shipped within 1 week from Los Angeles!
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