If you’re looking for a unique OTF that breaks away from the usual and offers some serious elegance, the Shogun is definitely worth a look. The aluminum handle has a diamond/tsuka-maki pattern that is really clean and grippy. The action is very snappy and the lock up is solid. The curved Damascus blade has a distinctive samurai/tanto vibe that really stands out compared to standard drop-point OTFs. I really enjoy the shogun and it will definitely enter the weekly rotation.

Kansept's attempt at the Higonokami. The modernized shred carbon fiber razor sharp damascus and striking gold accents really make the simplicity of a traditional Higonokami elegant. If you want something classy that stands out but still functions as a solid EDC, this is a winner.

I enjoy different, and this is definitely something different. The hazard designed by Steven Dunnuck is on another level of fidgety. The Bali Lock is unique and takes a while to get used to. If you're any clumsier than I am I recommend swapping blades to the unsharpened practice blade until you get the hang of it. Once you get a hang of the lock and the detent breaks it is a pretty fidgety knife. The drop point blade is S35vn with a blue titanium pocket clip with matching blue pivot screw and titanium scales. If you want something unique that isn't just another standard frame lock liner, the Hazard delivers great materials and a fun bonus trainer blade for the money.

Kizer mini Harpoon, Rough Rider RR2750 slippy.

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Ashigaru Armory AA19-2500 Shinto Mumei Katana, Shibuchi Koshirae, Light Tameshigiri/Study

$2500USD plus shipping and applicible taxes

https://ashigaruarmory.com/products/nihonto-katana-aa19-2500-shibuchi-light-tameshigiri-study-katana

Overview: This sword by far, has the most character and intrigue of any sword we have had yet. This estimated Shinto era katana has the aura of someone who was wealthy, well off, and wanted you to know about it! From the bright safety cone orange color choice, to the shibuichi fittings, and copious amounts of high end samegawa (on both the tsuka and saya!) This sword was the ancient japan equivalent of a neon orange Porsche! Lets dive in to what makes this sword so unique...

Fittings: Featuring a wide variety of shibuichi fittings, no expense was spared. Shuibuchi Fuchi and Kashira are of a floral theme and also feature shakudo and gold. They are in excellent condition. Next is the Sake (Salmon) and Rat Menuki. A very rare menuki motif with a very specific message that we will detail toward the end. Also featuring shakudo, gold and copper. Next is the shuibichi tsuba with katakiri-bori engraving of a rather large bouquet. This may not be original to the koshirae, but it at least ties in with the materials and theme of. the other fittings. Lastly, a gorgeously crafted solid silver two piece habaki rounds out the flashy bits.

Tsuka: A full wrap featuring some impressive emperor nodes is present with bright orange ito in a tsumami-maki style. It is tight and ready to use should you choose.

Saya: An extravagant and excellently crafted saya that has one of the best fits of any antique we have yet to encounter. It features high quality ribbing, kogai, and a full ray skin wrap after the ribbing. Its possible that the ray skin was reused or this sword was in some other configuration as there are signs of hangers and shibabiki. The kogai is shakudo and was painted over by a genius and could use some proper restoration. It is not original to the koshirae.

Blade: Fast. Elegant. Lively. While the ha was re-profiled most likely to remove a flaw, the sword features a distinct suguha hamon and extremely active and detailed mokume hada. On close inspection nie and sunagashi are clearly visible. The ko-kissaki fits the profile and weight well. The are no kizu, no ware, no ha-gire, zero flaws.

In summation: This is a very unique sword that was definitely designed to stand out in the crowd. The owner wanted you to know they were well off. This sword makes an excellent study piece due to the sum of its parts but also can be used for iai or light tameshigiri (we recommend you remove the kogai of course!)

Side Note: Sake (Salmon) and Nezumi (Rat) Theme...It may seem odd but a rat picking away at dried salmon on a plate is actually a good thing! It falls directly in the auspicious category and has quite an opposite meaning to what one might think. It is not meant to show a pest stealing rotting food, but to promote good fortune, seasonal celebration and religious devotion. By combining a luxury food item (the salmon) with the animal that sneaks in to eat it (the rat), artists created a playful visual pun. The underlying message of a "rat feasting on dried salmon" is one of extreme abundance: Our household is so wealthy, and our food reserves so vast, that even our house rats are dining on premium New Year's salmon!

Type: Katana
Tsukurikomi: Shinogi-zukuri
Class: Light Tameshigiri/Study
Period: Shinto (est.)
Nagasa: 70.7cm
Sori: 1.2cm
Hamon: Suguha
Hada: Mokume
Kissaki: Ko-Kissaki
Motohaba: 28.9mm
Sakihaba: 16.8mm
Motokasane: 6.5mm
Sakikasane: 4.3mm
Nakago: O-Suriage
Mekugiana: 1
Mei: Mumei
Yasurime: Katte-sagari (est.)
Blade Weight: 563g
Tsuka: 24.5cm
Total Weight: 1141g
Total Length: 102.2cm
Registration: No. 32110 12th May, Showa 63 (1988)

All measurements taken by hand and subject to variance. We are not responsible for errors in description or history/attribution. Please review all photos carefully and purchase with confidence.

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We are an Arizona based seller of authentic antique Japanese swords, related equipment and accessories.

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$2000USD

https://ashigaruarmory.com/products/aa13-3000-mutsu-no-kami-daido-tameshigiri-katana

Overview: Here we have an absolutely gorgeous and elegant Katana. Featuring the mei "Mutsu no Kami Daido" (陸奥守大道) this sword features some excellent characteristics. While we cannot authenticate the mei, the sword features some of the identifiers of the Mino (and Daido) traditions including Itame-hada, Gyaku Takanoha and Suguha Hamon. The Koshirae is all original (made for) the sword with exception of modern brass seppa. A solid silver habaki is present along with tasteful shakudo fuchikashira and menuki. The main issue on this sword would be the photographed section of inactive spider web rust. This nihonto exudes class and sophistication and we are proud to offer it to you!

Type: Katana Class: Tameshigiri Period: Shinto est. Nagasa: 70.6cm Sori: 1.6mm Mekugiana: 1 Mei: Omote-"Mutsu no Kami Daido" (possible gimei) Yasurime: Gyaku Takanoha (reverse hawk's feather) Hada: Itame Motohaba: 29.2mm Sakihaba: 21.25mm Motokasane: 6.8mm Sakikasane: 5.2mm Blade Weight: 725g Tsuka Length: 24cm Overall Length: 100cm Registration: No.25830 20th May, 1969 (Showa 44) Antique Items: Complete with exception of modern brass seppa

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