Ronin Katana

By: Paul Chen - Hanwei

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Folded Swedish Powder Steel

The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period. Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper matters of etiquette in this task. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike each other and the teacher insulted his student at every opportunity. No longer able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the attack. This act led to Asano’s ordered suicide (seppuku) and the confiscation of his property. On December 14, 1702, nearly one year after Asano’s death, 47 of Asano’s men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their revenge. After a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for his transgressions against their former master. When he refused he was beheaded. For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku. They are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty inherent in the Samurai. Hanwei's Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano’s 47 Ronin. The blackened iron tsuba depicts Asano’s followers on their vengeful march. The blade is hand forged & folded Swedish powder steel with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style.


Specifications

Reliks Product ID 4444
Manufacturer SKU SH2360
Blade Length 28 1/2"
Blade Material Folded High Carbon Steel
Blade Width at Guard 1 3/16"
Blade Width at Tip 1"
Edge Type Sharpened
Full Length 40 1/2"
Point of Balance 5"
Tsuka Length 11"
Weight 2 lb 7 oz


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"I bought this sword for iaido practice. The first impression when the sword is drawn from its scabbard is one of robustness. The jihada (folding pattern) is lovely and discrete as it should be. There is no shitodome on the kurikata, these are usually found on Hanwei swords in that price range, but this remove nothing from the quality of the sword. As a matter of personal taste, I added the shitodome and replaced the cotton sageo by a silk one. Overall an excellent sword for iaido. "