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Shinwa Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword - Exclusive, Hand Forged; Hand Lacquered Hardwood - Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang Tanto Shinwa SilkSting Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword - Exclusive, Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel; Hand Lacquered Hardwood - Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang Tanto Shinwa SilkSting Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword - Exclusive, Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel; Hand Lacquered Hardwood - Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang Tanto Shinwa SilkSting Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword - Exclusive, Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel; Hand Lacquered Hardwood - Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang Tanto Shinwa SilkSting Handmade Shirasaya / Samurai Sword - Exclusive, Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel; Hand Lacquered Hardwood - Sleek Style, Ninja Stealth - Functional, Battle Ready - Full Tang Tanto
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Shinwa Handmade Shirasaya Sword

$154.98 - $157.98
SSBD #46 KZ351BD
3.1 out of 5 Customer Rating
  • HAND-FORGED BLADE: blade featuring intricate, dark patterns that highlight expert craftsmanship.
  • FULL-TANG CONSTRUCTION: Ensures durability and balance, crafted with precision using time-honored techniques.
  • SEAMLESS DESIGN: From kashira to saya, the fluid build creates a striking and unobtrusive profile.
  • HARDWOOD HANDLE AND SAYA: Both hand-lacquered to a satiny finish, adding elegance and protection.
Shinwa Handmade Shirasaya Sword
  • HAND-FORGED BLADE: blade featuring intricate, dark patterns that highlight expert craftsmanship.
  • FULL-TANG CONSTRUCTION: Ensures durability and balance, crafted with precision using time-honored techniques.
  • SEAMLESS DESIGN: From kashira to saya, the fluid build creates a striking and unobtrusive profile.
  • HARDWOOD HANDLE AND SAYA: Both hand-lacquered to a satiny finish, adding elegance and protection.
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$154.98 - $157.98
The Shinwa SilkSting Handmade Shirasaya is an exquisite example of traditional Japanese sword-making fused with a modern, minimalist design. Featuring a 29” black Damascus steel blade, it is hand-forged using ancient techniques, showcasing intricate wave and swirl patterns that reflect expert craftsmanship. The full-tang construction ensures both durability and balance, making it perfect for practical use or display. Its seamless design, extending from the kashira to the saya, creates a smooth, unobtrusive profile that highlights the sword’s elegant simplicity. The sleek handle and saya are both crafted from hardwood and hand-lacquered to a satiny finish, enhancing both the sword's beauty and its durability. With an overall length of 40 1/4”, the SilkSting Shirasaya is easy to wield, offering the perfect balance between size and function. The black finish harmonizes perfectly with the blade's dark patterns, creating a striking contrast while maintaining an understated elegance. This sword is a perfect choice for collectors who value both beauty and the refined simplicity of Japanese sword-making without excessive ornamentation.

Overall rating: 3.7692308 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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Shinwa Black Nodachi Damascus Steel Sword

"Looks nice. Beautiful case. Beautiful lacquer sheath. However, as nice as it is to look at, it is no good for use, even practice use. The steel is very soft -- you'll notice the first time you sharpen it. The black coating hides the damascus pattern, and wears off easily."

— Michael (3/5)

SHINWA BLACK NODACHI SWORD

"AS I CAN SEE IT, THIS SWORD IS ONLY GOOD FOR LOOKS, DISPLAY, AND ADMIRATION BUT NOT GOOD FOR ACTUAL SWORD FIGHT. I AM SURE THIS SWORD CAN NOT HANDLE THE BLOW OF A REAL SWORD, HANDLE WILL SURELY BREAK FOR IT HAS NO SUPPORT AT ALL. ANYWAY IT IS A GOOD LOOKING SWORD BUT DO NOT DEPEND YOUR LIFE ON IT. OVERALL THIS IS ONLY GOOD FOR DISPLAY TO FASCINATE AND ADMIRE ITS ENTIRE BEAUTY......"

— Mark J. (1/5)

shinwa black nodachi

"I purchased this sword thinking it was fully functional. I was seriously wrong, after burying the blade in extremely soft wood the blade bent like no other and nobody likes a bent blade. So I just went with it and beat the h**l out it. All in all shinwa swords are a beautiful conversion piece and display models, but that's about as far as it goes. What a bummer!!"

— Justin M. (2/5)

BEAUTIFUL SWORD......................

"VERY NICE SWORD.... EXCELLENT PRICE , VERY MUCH WORTH IT...."

— Jose M. (5/5)

Shinwa Black Nodachi Damascus

"A very nice top quality sword. Extremely sharp! A bargain price too! Recommended to all... jb. Editor's Note: Thank you for your comments. We have updated the review to reflect the appropriate spelling."

— J B. (5/5)

Great sword one problem

"I received this sword for my birthday and it is a great blade polished nicely but it has only a very very slight curve in is kind of like a 1 edged long sword"

— Anonymous (4/5)

worth the money

"first glance it is a nice looking sword. very sharp out of the box a closer look the pattern is a print It is not made of Damascus steal but still a very nice sword"

— Greywolfe (3/5)

Even Images are Deceiving...

"The blade is indeed a very fine master craftsmanship. Very functional and is in much satisfactory for any sword collector or wielder. HOWEVER, though you may see the gold carbon among the blade, do not expect it to be a golden blade, cause it's not. When I got it, there was gold carbon sure, but not much. It's a black damascus blade, nothing more. A little update for anyone if concern of this matter. Despite of such, the katana is a great piece for self-defense and much more."

— Chris (4/5)

not what it claims to be

"very disappointing. this sword as described sounded amazing. I have the single sided black demascus already. This sword is not a full double sided sword. it just has the tip sharpened on both sides. Also the claim of a blood groove down the length of the blade? there is noo bloodgroove at all! So now I have 2 of the same sword basically just one has the tip sharpened on both sides. So disappointed. Wish I got the sword that was described. Get the steel version. it actually has all these features"

— Chris R. (4/5)

Always wanted one of these

"I'm glad I waited for what I really wanted in a Katoshi sword cane. Love the red, and I must say that the blade is more red than black, but that looks great with the wood. This sword was not as sharp as the other shinwa blades I own and that was mildly disapointing, so no 5 stars. Beautiful but will need a little sharpning."

— Dnaz@Comcast.Net (4/5)

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