32028A - Imerial Katana 100% Hand Forged Bushido Katana Razor sharp, fully functional Authentic ray skin wrap (same) Full tang constructions High carbon steel blade Copper tsuba (guard) Cotton cord wrap Cotton sword bag included for free Cleaning kit included for free 32028B - Shogun Katana 100% Hand Forged Bushido Katana Razor sharp, fully functional Authentic ray skin wrap (same) Full tang constructions High carbon steel blade 2-tone zince alloy tsuba (guard) Cotton cord wrap Cotton sword bag included for free Cleaning kit included for free 32028C - Emperor's Katana 100% Hand Forged Bushido Katana Razor sharp, fully functional Authentic ray skin wrap (same) Full tang constructions High carbon steel blade 2-tone zince alloy tsuba (guard) Imported sik cord wrap High lacquered finish scabbard (saya) Rounded kurikata w/ shitodome fitting Sateen sword bag included for free Cleaning kit included for free WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER THESE HAND FORGE KATANA'S. Each katana is made in the old Japanese style. Each piece in our Bushido Collection has a hand forged iron wrapped high quality carbon steel blade that is extremely sharp. The wooden saya for each piece is finished with a deep black lacquer and wrapped with Japanese cotton sageo. Each sword has authentic ray skin wrapped on the tsuka (handle) and a one piece brass construction habaki (blade collar). These fully functional swords can be disassembled for care and maintenance. A cleaning kit, sateen sword bag (cotton sword bag) and hang tag are included with each sword. Each sword can be disassembled for care and maintenance in the old way. Caution: The blade of these swords is extremely sharp and may cause serious injury. Make sure that the blade edge is never in a position where it could injure yourself or others. If you need to handle this blade. it is recommended to use gloves and be extremely careful! These swords are completely battle ready. Similar katana's retail for over $500.00. You will not be disappointed! To learn how to disassemble these swords please click here or scroll down the page. These are specialty swords we offer to our loyal customers. These Swords are made to order. There will be a 3 week delivery date from the time of order. Please do not attempt to use this sword for striking nor cutting objects (e.g. trees, walls, etc.) as it is not designed, for this purpose.

Caution: The blade of these swords are extremely sharp and may cause serious injury. Make sure that the blade edge is never in a position where it could injure yourself or others. If you need to handle the blade, be extremely careful and wear protective gloves.

Disassemble Procedures:

1. Use the mekugi-nuki (brass hammer) to remove the mekugi (peg) from the handle. Since the peg is tapered, make sure you examine it carefully to determine which direction to push the peg out. (Note: You might need to use a rubber mallet to hammer out the mekugi.)


2. Once you removed both bamboo pegs, grasp the handle with the left hand and hold the sword in an upright position. Make sure to keep the cutting edge away from the body. Then use your right hand to hit your left wrist lightly to loosen the hilt. Be careful not to hit the left wrist too hard with the right hand as there is a danger that blades with short tangs might bounce out of the hilt entirely.



Note: You might need to use a rubber mallet and tap lightly on the tsuba if the handle is seized to the tang. Be sure to wrap the tsuba with a cloth towel to protect it.



Assemble Procedures:

1. With the bare blade, slide the habaki (blade collar) onto tang until it fits tightly against the mune-machi and ha-machi notches.


2. Next, slide the seppa (washer), then tsuba (guard), then the second seppa (washer), and finally the tsuka (handle) onto the tang.


3. Grasp the handle with the left hand and hold the sword in an upright position. Make sure to keep the cutting edge away from the body. Tap the end of the handle upward with your right palm until the pieces are firmly tightened together. (You might need to use a rubber mallet to ensure a tight fit.)


4. Insert the 2 mekugi (pegs) to secure the tsuka to the blade. /p>