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High quality, extremely collectible handmade knives since the 1800s.
SHOP CASE KNIVESThis Dragon King Katana pays homage to the historic military leader Oda Nobunaga whose motto was “Tenka Fubu” (the nation under one sword). Ruthless and audacious, the Tenka Fubu Katana possesses all the elements that Oda Nobunaga was known for during his rule in medieval Japan.
Prominent on the tsuba (guard) is the kabuto of Oda Nobunaga and on the fuchi-kashira (pommel), the kabuto of his most bitter rival, Takeda Shingen. The fuchi (collar) bears a war fan and battle flag to commemorate his victory in 1560 at Dengakuhazama. Oda Nobunaga’s passion for bringing about a unified Japan was only matched by his love for poetry and the tea ceremony, which are memorialized by the silver menuki (handle ornaments).
The 41.75” overall katana, with brown sageo tsuka-ito (cord wrap), unites with the white same (ray skin) handle. The true symbol of his power, the 28.5” forged T10 steel blade with curvature (sori) of 0.5”, is embraced by the blood red lacquered saya (scabbard) adorned with a buffalo horn kurikata (knob) and kojiri (cap). Weighs 43.0oz. Made In China using the finest materials and traditional methods. Choose the CAS Iberia Dragon King Tenka Fubu Katana, clearly a work of art, at SMKW!