Japanese Swords
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Raptor Katana - Nambokucho Zukuri
The Nanbochuko period in Japanese history (the latter part of the 14th. century) encompassed sixty years of internal conflict in Japan, which spawned a demand for more and bigger sword blades than ever produced previously. Blades became longer and wider, sometimes to extremes (the Odachi had its genesis in this period). Named for this period, the Nanbokucho Katana is impressively sized. With a blade length of 30”, a long kissaki and a weight of just under 3 lbs. it is designed for heavy targets. It is, however, surprisingly agile and nimble enough to master double cuts.
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Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.
Total Length: 113cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Grip Length: 34cm
Weight: 1330g
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £405.83 Incl. Tax: £487.00 -
Raptor Katana - Unokubi Zukuri
The Raptor Katana Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's Neck) blade design (also called Nagamaki Naoshi) is patterned after the shape of the Nagamaki, the powerful long-handled sword popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri Katana provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.
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Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.
Total Length: 110cm
Blade Length: 72cm
Grip Length: 33cm
Weight: 1219g
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.Excl. Tax: £405.83 Incl. Tax: £487.00
