The Generals Series are inspired by the legends of feudal Japan. These beautiful katanas pay homage to some of history’s greatest Japanese warriors. The swords feature motifs like the sword of the One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu Date Masamune, the katana of Takeda Shingen and the katana of Oda Nobunaga. They all have functional, sharpened forged carbon steel blades and real ray skin.
The Generals Sword Series:
Date Masamune Katana
Forged Steel Blade
Brown Suede Wrapped Handle
Includes Custom Saya
$599.99
Date Masamune Katana Sword is 40 5/8th inches in all and weighs 2 pounds 9 ounces. From the popular Generals Series by Hanwei, this katana features the motif of the One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu Date Masamune. The 27 ¼ inch forged steel blade has a prominent and deep hamon and is well-balanced for cutting. The tsuba is engraved with a depiction of Date Masamune holding a war fan. The blade side of the tsuba features soldiers. The kashira is embossed with a blackened one-eyed dragon which is contrasted by the kashira with a gold embossed falcon. The 12 ¼ inch handle features a traditional brown suede wrap over white ray skin. The detailed gold menuki features Date’s kabuto on one side with his breastplate and shoulder armor on the other side. The black textured scabbard has a brown cotton sageo and buffalo horn kurikata and kojiri. The blade steel is 65mn, HRC edge is 60 and HRC back is 40. Buy the Date Masamune Katana Sword for $599.99.
See Also: Date Masamune Battle Helmet