Historical, Fantasy and Katana Swords: Japanese and Collectible Blades

In the movie "The Last Samurai," Tom Cruise plays Nathan Algren, an American officer who joins the Japanese samurai. The katana he uses is a traditional Japanese sword, a symbol of samurai honor and culture. Forged using ancient techniques, the blade is sharp and durable, reflecting the skill and dedication of Japanese smiths. With its silk-wrapped handle and intricate decorations and an engraving on the blade that reads "I belong to the warrior in whom the old way has joined the new," Algren's katana represents his spiritual journey and his integration with samurai values. This sword becomes a symbol of transformation and respect toward a dying culture.

Blade: unsharpened, made of carbon damascus steel
Hamon: in noting style
Blade length (without habaki): 70cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 24cm.
Total length: 100cm.
Weight: 1126g.
Balance: advanced, at 14.5cm from tsuba
Saya: lacquered wood
Tsuka-ito: black cotton on white samekawa (ray skin)
Sageo: black cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: antiqued metal
Habaki and Menuki: gilded metal
Seppa: gilded metal
Notes: detachable with double mekugi-this sword does not come with official film licenses, but we offer it to you anyway turning out to be of a good quality level

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Motohaba: height of the habaki blade * Sakihaba: height of the kissaki blade.

These handcrafted iaito stand out for their classic line and for their functional quality, which is well coupled with the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are carbon hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered to 60 HRC for excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then hand-polished on stone and the sword is finished in every single detail.

Given the high craftsmanship nature of these swords, we would like to clarify that the photo is purely for illustrative purposes as designs of tsuba fuchi and kashira may differ from the one shown here as well as the weights and measures of the sword may differ, albeit slightly. .

Blade: in DNH7 steel with high carbon content with selective clay hardening 60 / 40HRC not sharpened
Hamon: irregular Gunome style
Hi: bo-hi
Blade length: 71.5cm.
Motohaba: 3cm.
Sakihaba: 2.2cm.
Sori1.5cm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 25.5cm.
Total length: 102.5cm.
Katana weight: 910g.
Weight with Saya: 1170g.
Balance: advanced, at 12.5cm. from Tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood and buffalo horn
Tsuka-ito: -
Sageo: -
Tsuba: antiqued metal
Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki, Seppa and Shitodome: bronze
Country of production: Cambodia
Habaki: copper
Note: -

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: weaving in cotton, silk or leather that wraps around the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cord of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Sori: curvature of the blade

La Valyrian Steel Collection è una serie di riproduzioni con licenze ufficiali, di armi presenti nell'universo fantasy creato dai libri best-seller di George R.R. Martin. Ogni singolo prodotto è realizzato con i migliori materiali disponibili e con particolare attenzione alle finiture ed ai dettagli.

Needle - La spada di Arya Stark

Lama: non affilata, in acciaio inox 420J2, lunga 57cm.
Guardia e Pomolo: Metallo color ottone antichizzato
Impugnatura: Pelle
Supporto Espositivo: da muro, in legno
Lunghezza Totale: 77.5cm.

Arya Stark
Arya Stark nacque nel duecentottantanovesimo anno dopo la conquista del Continente Occidentale da parte di Aegon Targaryen; è la seconda figlia femmina di Eddard Stark e Catelyn Tully.

È descritta come una bambina magra ed atletica. Ha ereditato la fisicità degli Stark, avendo un viso allungato, gli occhi grigi e i capelli castani. La sua personalità ricorda inoltre quella della defunta zia paterna, Lyanna.

The seventh edition in the Legends In Steel® Collection, a series of historically inspired designs of medieval European period blades, is the dagger and signet ring of the mythical Sir Gawaine, who was King Arthur’s nephew and one of the “Knights of the Round Table.” This classic dagger features intricately detailed cast metal parts with an antique silver plated finish and a leather-wrapped grip. The pommel and signet ring both feature matching seals. Includes a certificate of authenticity and a wood display stand with signet ring holder.

UC1389 Gawaine™ knife
Overall LENGTH: 15-5/16"
BLADE LENGTH: 9-3/4"
BLADE THICKNESS: 5/32"
BLADE MATERIAL: 420 stainless steel, double-edged, milled blood groove on both sides.
handle MATERIAL: Cast metal guard and pommel with an antique silver plated finish, genuine leather-wrapped grip.
Display: 5-3/4" x 5-3/8" x 4-7/8" wood, includes hardware, instructions. 
Legends in Steel® is a registered trademark of United® Cutlery Corp.

For over half a century, Gil Hibben has been creating a very diverse collection of designs, from the Rambo III Bowie, to intricately detailed fantasy works of art, to game hunting knives and functional designs used by our servicemen. 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of Gil Hibben's career and he continues to stand at the forefront of the custom knife design trade. Gil was recently elected president of the Knifemakers Guild and was awarded with the prestigious Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award.

The Immortal, the seventeenth edition in the Hibben Annual Fantasy Knife Series, ushers in a new era of the Hibben fantasy knife with its chrome plated solid metal handle parts and imitation amber grip accented with stainless steel twisted wire wrap. The Immortal Autographed Edition is strictly limited to 3000 individually serialized pieces and is presented with an imitation leather sheath personally autographed by the knife's creator, Gil Hibben.

The Immortal - 2007 Gold Edition

• Overall Length: 24"

• Blade Length: 15-9/16"

• Blade Material: 420 stainless steel, double edged

• Handle: Solid metal parts, chrome plated finish,
  imitation amber grip, stainless steel twisted wire-wrap.

• Sheath: Imiataion leather.

• Packaging: Two piece styrofoam mold, color sleeve, heavy cardboard remailer.

Dotata di licenze ufficiali Marvel, l'esatta replica degli stakes utilizzata da Wesley Snipes nella trilogia dei film Blade

specifiche tecniche:

Include tre pali, guaina e display.
Lunghezza totale:  27 cm ciascuno
Materiale: alluminio lavorato lucidato a specchio, tappo terminale amovibile.
Fodero: regolabile, in vera pelle, nylon e piastre in acciaio inox con bordi smussati, elastico nero con chiusura in velcro, può essere fissato a una gamba o applicato al display.
Display: in legno 

The Marvel Comics character is personified on the big screen in the half-human, halfvampire character, Blade, played by Wesley Snipes, who is the result of a vampire attack on his mother before he was born. Possessing all the strengths of vampires but none of their weaknesses, his world is filled with the vampires he hates, and his quest in life and purpose for living is to rid the world of them - wherever he can find them. With the New Line Cinema releases of Blade,™ Blade2,™ and Blade: Trinity™ (in theaters December 8, 2004), United Cutlery has released a series of Blade™ Collectibles: DayWalker Stakes (UC1431), the Sword of the DayWalker (UC1401), the DayWalker Scabbard (UC1403), and the Glaive (UC1402). Each sold separately.

The Blade DayWalker Stakes are licensed reproductions of the props prominently featured in the Blade™ film. United Cutlery Brands, industry leader in fine movie knife and sword reproductions, has meticulously recreated the actual prop stakes, using the finest grade materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality available. The stakes are crafted of mirror-polished machined aluminum with a removable end cap. Includes a leather, nylon, and stainless steel sheath that holds all three stakes. Sheath can be worn around a leg or shown on the versatile wood display.

Specifications:

Includes three stakes, sheath, and display.
Overall length: 10-1/2" each
Stake Material: Mirror-polished machined aluminum, removable end cap.
Sheath: Adjustable, genuine leather, nylon, & stainless steel plates with chamfered edges, black elastic with velcro closure, can be worn around a leg or shown on the display.
Display: 9-5/8" x 7-3/4" x 3/4" wood, logo medallion, can be displayed on a table or mounted to a wall, includes mounting hardware, instructions.

Fantasy series Swords of the Ancients Collection.

- 420J2 steel blade, black coated finish

- Total length cm 91

- Blade length 65 cm

- metal and plastic handle

La produzione è limitata a soli 2000 esemplari ed ogni singola spada è serializzata ed include nella confezione i certificati di garanzia e di autenticità.

Lama: in acciaio Inox 420J2 priva di filo
Impugnatura: pelle e metallo
Elsa: in metallo lavorato
Lunghezza totale: 110 cm.

Note: certificato di autenticità

These craftsmanships are distinguished by their classical lineage and their functional quality, which blends well with traditional production techniques and materials used. The blades are hardened to a hardness of about 40 HRC, after which they have been hammered by hand, the back and sides are clad with clay and the thread is retreaded to 60 HRC for excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility . The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Blade: high-carbon DNH7 steel with selective clay 40 / 60HRC clay and high degree of mirror polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total Length: 23.3cm.
Blade length: 11.8cm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Balance: on guard
Length Grip: 8.5cm.
Weight: 136g.
Saya: black lacquered wood with buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: Black cotton on the same (white skin) white
Sageo: absent
Fuchi and Kashira: in buffalo horn
Menuki: bronze
Habakia: Copper
Notes: Sold with silk sheath and cordura carrying case.

Citadel - Iaito

These craftsmen stand out for their classic line and their functional quality, which is well matched with traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting capacity, penetration and flexibility. The blade is then polished by hand on stone and the sword is finished in every single detail.

Given the high nature of these swords, we would like to point out that the photo is purely for illustrative purposes as tsuba designs kits and kashira may differ from the one shown here as they could differ, albeit slightly, the weights and measures of the sword .

Blade: in DNH7 steel with high carbon content, 60 / 40HRC clay, not sharpened
Hamon: irregular Gunome style
Hi: bo-hi
Blade length: 71.5cm.
Motohaba: 3cm.
Sakihaba: 2.2cm.
Sori1.5cm
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 25.5cm.
Total length: 102.5cm.
Katana weight: 910g.
Weight with Saya: 1170g.
Balance: advanced, at 12.5cm. from Tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood and buffalo horn
Tsuka-ito: black silk on same (purebred leather) white
Sageo: -
Tsuba: antique metal
Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki, Seppa and Shitodome: bronze
Country of production: Cambodia
Habaki: copper
Notes: The sword is sold with a silk katana bag and a black cordura carrying case.

Piccolo glossario tecnico: Hamon: linea di tempra sulla lama * Hi: profondo solco nella lama, detto anche colasangue * Saya: fodero della spada * Tsuka-Ito o Tsuka-gawa: intreccio in cotone, seta o pelle che avvolge l'impugnatura * Tsuba: guardia * Fuchi: ornamento tra guardia e manicatura * Kashira: ornamento alla fine della manicatura * Menuki: medaglioni posti sotto il cordame della manicatura * Habaki: collare che fascia l'inizio della lama * Seppa: guarnizioni della guardia * Shitodome: guarnizioni alle quali è legato il Sageo * Sori: curvatura della lama

La produzione è limitata a soli 300 esemplari ed ogni singola spada è serializzata ed include nella confezione i certificati di garanzia e di autenticità. 

Lama: in acciaio Inox 420J2 priva di filo
Impugnatura: pelle e metallo con finiture in oro 24K
Elsa: in metallo lavorato
Lunghezza totale: 110 cm.

Note: certificato di autenticità

The Sedethul Sword Gold Edition features 24k gold plated hilt parts and a genuine leather wrapped grip. Strictly limited to 300 pieces worldwide! Each sword is laser engraved with an individual serial number and the Kit Rae emblem, includes a custom art print hand-signed by Kit Rae, and a certificate of authenticity. 45 1/4" ov, 33" bl. 

Spada fantasy realizzata per il 25esimo anniversario del fumetto Heavy Metal

- Lama in acciaio inox 420 non affilata - impugnatura in metallo lavorato - espositore da parete in legno dipinto

- lunghezza totale di 138 cm - edizione limitata a 3000 pezzi

Heavy Metal® 25th Anniversary Sword
Special Edition HM0001LTD by UNITED
Since Heavy Metal® has captivated adult science fiction and fantasy art audiences worldwide. Heavy Metal® is the oldest illustrated fantasy magazine in the United States. In celebration of 25 years of a cultural icon, renowned fantasy artist, Luis Royo created a Heavy Metal® 25th Anniversary painting "The Time Has Come," showcasing this Heavy Metal® 25th Anniversary Special Edition Collector's Sword. The design of the sword is based on Royo's painting and his detailed drawing specification. This Special Edition Anniversary Sword is strictly limited to 3000 pieces and is individually serialized for authenticity. Each sword is presented with an art print of Luis Royo's Heavy Metal® 25th Anniversary painting, personally autographed by the artist, and a solid wood wall display plaque.

Related Items
• Overal Length: 54"
• Blade Length: 39 3/4"
• Blade Thickness: 5/32"

• Blade Material: Mirror polished, 420 J2 stainless steel, false-edged

• Handle Material: Solid metal guard and pommel, antique iron finish, rat-tail tang construction

• Plaque: 10-3/16" x 16-1/2" x 3/4" wood, stainless steel cloisonne medallion, hardware, instructions included

• Officially Authorized Product

These artisanal products stand out for their classic line and their functional quality, which is well matched to the traditional manufacturing techniques and the materials used.
The blades are in fact carbon-hardened to a hardness of around 40 HRC after which, after being hammered by hand, the back and sides are covered with clay and the wire is tempered at 60 HRC to have excellent cutting, penetration and flexibility . The blade is then polished and sharpened by hand on stone and the knife is finished in every single detail.

Blade: in DHN7 steel with high carbon content with selective clay / 40 / 60HRC tempering and high degree of polishing.
Hamon: Gunome style
Bo-Hi: absent
Total length: 38.5cm.
Blade length: 23.3cm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm. / 3mm.
Balancing: Advanced 2.5cm from Tsuba
Handle Length: 9.5cm.
Tanto weight: 372g.
Weight with Saya: 488g.
Saya: black lacquered wood, drowned gold leaves and buffalo horn finishes
Tsuka-ito: beige cotton on the same white (breed leather)
Sageo: absent
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: in burnished and finely engraved metal
Menuki, seppa, shitodome: bronze
Habaki: copper
Notes: The Tanto is sold with a silk sheath and carrying case cordura.

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: hardening line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called bloodsucker * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: cotton, silk or leather braid wrapping the handle * Tsuba: guard * Drones: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which is tied the Sageo * Sori: curvature of the blade