Long ago in ancient Japan, feudal lords battled one another for territory. These men command thousands of infantry troops called samurais, lone men whose purpose is to serve their vassal lord with honor. A samurai’s destiny is to spread honor and fame through his swordsmanship. The sword by his side, called a katana, is his lifeline, livelihood and companion.
The mastery of this so called katana takes a lifetime, where one must dedicate his entire soul solely to it. Some say that a master skilled in swordplay can slice off a butterfly’s wing with one flick of the katana, from sheath to slash. Of course, the 21st century has kept us busy from pursuing our personal desires. Though you can’t possibly dedicate your life to the sword, you can own it and feel the samurai spirit flow into you.
The Cold Steel Warrior Series Chisa Katana Sword is made out of carbon steel and underwent the same heat treatment and sharpening process as the other katana swords. The handle wrapped in black braided cord and accented with brass menuki will let you experience the finesse and balance of the blade. The sword itself is over 24 feet long.
Far from its mastery, you are a step closer to feudal Japan. Sure you can never slash a butterfly’s wings, but at least you can be the modern day samurai you always wanted to be with this samurai sword. Just don’t go waving that sharp katana around, because you don’t want to cut a finger or two.
Posted by: Dungeon Knight
In ancient Japan, dragon has always been the symbol of power and prestige. This has been considered for over 4,000 years now. Some people are still clinging unto the same belief until modern times.
That is why in terms of weaponry, the red dragon emblem always show in samurai swords used by the nobility. The 3-piece red dragon sword set is no different. It emulates the authentic red dragon samurai swords reminiscent of ancient Japan. Only, you might find the materials a bit modern than the original ones.
For this specific sword found in Dungeonknight.com, the artisan managed to shape the handles in such a way that is unique in red dragon samurais. The handles are wrapped in red cords and accented by a golden tsuba or tassel.
A red lacquered sheath is also included in the package for easy storage. If you want to showcase it in your weapons collection home gallery, then do so; it comes with a stand so that you can display the whole set.
Each samurai in the set are different from each other most especially in terms of length. The katana has an overall length of 43 ½ inches while its blade stretches up to 26 ¾ inches. The wakisashi stretches up to 33 3/8 inches, overall while the blade runs 18 1/8 inches. Lastly, the tanto’s length is 22 7/8 overall while its blade runs up to 11 inches.
These samurais are not sold separately in Dungeon Knight so if you want to get any of them, you may need to purchase the whole set. Trust us; it would all be worth it.