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Shirasaya Samurai Swords

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Shirasaya Samurai Swords

Shinto Blade in Shirasaya

(Ref: HW1094)

For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword on a Hanwei blade, we offer these bare blades in shirasaya. All are forged and differentially tempered in the same traditional fashion as the “forged” and “forged & folded” line of swords. The HW1094 has the same geometry as the Shinto Classic blade but is ungrooved to facilitate its use in building a cutting sword. The HW1231 folded steel blade is that used on the Tiger Katana and includes the grooves (bo-hi) featured on that piece, while the HW1230 is the same blade without grooves.

Key Features

  • Hand forged T10 high-carbon steel blade
  • Differentially tempered
  • Pre-fitted Habaki

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.1cm 39"
Blade Length 68.6cm 27"
Grip Length 27.9cm 11"
Weight 0.780Kg 1lb 12oz

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RRP: £287.00

OUR PRICE: £220.00 / €286.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

YOU SAVE: £67.00 (23%)



Related products:
1. Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, without bo-hi (Ref: HW1230)
2. Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, with bo-hi (Ref: HW1231)

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Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, without bo-hi

(Ref: HW1230)

For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword on a Hanwei blade, we offer these bare blades in shirasaya. All are forged and differentially tempered in the same traditional fashion as the “forged” and “forged & folded” line of swords. The HW1094 has the same geometry as the Shinto Classic blade but is ungrooved to facilitate its use in building a cutting sword. The HW1231 folded steel blade is that used on the Tiger Katana and includes the grooves (bo-hi) featured on that piece, while the HW1230 is the same blade without grooves.

Key Features

  • Hand forged and folded K120C powder steel blade
  • Differentially tempered
  • Pre-fitted Habaki

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 103.5cm 40¾"
Blade Length 75.6cm 29¾"
Grip Length 25.4cm 10"
Weight 0.900Kg 2lb 0oz

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RRP: £740.00

OUR PRICE: £567.00 / €737.10 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

YOU SAVE: £173.00 (23%)



Related products:
1. Shinto Blade in Shirasaya (Ref: HW1094)
2. Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, with bo-hi (Ref: HW1231)

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Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, with bo-hi

(Ref: HW1231)

For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword on a Hanwei blade, we offer these bare blades in shirasaya. All are forged and differentially tempered in the same traditional fashion as the “forged” and “forged & folded” line of swords. The HW1094 has the same geometry as the Shinto Classic blade but is ungrooved to facilitate its use in building a cutting sword. The HW1231 folded steel blade is that used on the Tiger Katana and includes the grooves (bo-hi) featured on that piece, while the HW1230 is the same blade without grooves.

Key Features

  • Hand forged and folded K120C powder steel blade
  • Differentially tempered
  • Pre-fitted Habaki

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 103.5cm 40¾"
Blade Length 75.6cm 29¾"
Grip Length 25.4cm 10"
Weight 0.830Kg 1lb 13oz

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Special Order
Contact Us for more information (0800 612 0858)

RRP: £776

OUR PRICE: £594.00 / €772.20 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

YOU SAVE: £182.00 (23%)



Related products:
1. Shinto Blade in Shirasaya (Ref: HW1094)
2. Tiger Blade in Shirasaya, without bo-hi (Ref: HW1230)

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