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title: "Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sharp Sword-KENSHIN"
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# Blood groove (bo-hi) for authentic swing feedback 13" natural wood handle & scabbard 26.5" razor-sharp carbon steel blade Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sharp Sword-KENSHIN

**Brand:** ace martial arts supply
**Price:** € 166.97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Own the edge of tradition — sharp, sleek, and ready to strike!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sharp Sword-KENSHIN by ace martial arts supply
- **How much does it cost?** € 166.97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Trusted ace martial arts supply brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Pride:** Striking black stained wood handle & scabbard blend elegance with tradition
- • **Battle-Ready Sharpness:** Out-of-the-box razor edge cuts paper & bamboo with ease
- • **Authentic Craftsmanship:** Handmade Shirasaya style with decorative hamon & seamless wood finish
- • **Perfect Balance & Weight:** Full tang design ensures solid grip and nimble handling
- • **Versatile Ambidextrous Use:** Designed for both right and left-handed martial artists

## Overview

The Ace Martial Arts Supply Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana features a 26.5-inch high-quality carbon steel blade with a blood groove for authentic swing feedback. Its 13-inch natural wood handle and scabbard are crafted with a dark stained finish, creating a seamless, elegant look. Battle-ready and razor sharp out of the box, this katana balances traditional craftsmanship with practical durability, making it a standout piece for collectors and martial artists alike.

## Description

This handmade Shirasaya is a great addition to any sword collection. Its blade is made from high-quality carbon steel with a decorative hamon and bo-hi that delivers audible feedback while swinging. Both its handle and scabbard are wood construction with a dark stained finish, appearing as one solid piece when sheathed. The blade is secured to the handle with a single bamboo mekugi.

Review: Great quality for the price - I expected a fairly cheap blade to hang on my wall for looks, but I must say, I was astounded to find that this is very well made and very sharp. I did have to clean the blade upon receiving it. The blade did come pre-oiled though, which made cleaning it as simple as taking a soft rag and wiping down the surfaces. While oiling the blade myself, I did slip and I managed to cut my hand. I was amazed at how little it took to give me a cut, so be warned if you buy this, it is not a toy, and it is very sharp. It is the sharpest around half way up the blade. Further down, it becomes duller, but not false-edge dull, just not sharp enough to cut you super easily. I only found this to be the bottom three inches of the blade. Any further than that, I would definitely not care to run my finger along it. The bamboo peg, or mekugi, is not completely flush with the handle, but only sticks up about 1/2 mm. The sword is fairly tight in the scabbard, but not tight to the point where you would struggle to draw it. I think that once it has been drawn a few more times, it will loosen up, but as it is now, it is somewhat tighter that I would like. The weight of the sword is very nice. I read one comment that was questioning whether it was full tang, but judging from the weight and balance, I would say that it is. There was a small area near the end of the blade that had a small metal spur, but that was easily removed with some very fine sand paper and a couple seconds at a whet stone. The only real complaint I have is that the word "china" is printed right on the blade. It's not very big and you can't see it unless you are quite close, but it still irks me to a degree every time a blade is stamped like that. Long story short, this makes for a beautiful wall piece that is also very well constructed and could be used in a pinch. (I just hope the ninjas don't come back again)
Review: Affordable, and Very Sharp Katana! - Long in depth review! I'm a first time katana buyer but I've done a lot of research before buying because beong a responsible sword owner means being proactive and learning what you own. Hope you enjoy my review, thanks for reading! I've had my Shirasaya for about four days now and I can tell you, it is well worth it. The quality and the price is absolutely astounding, I got mine at 45$ but even the base price at 70$ is great too. I'll start by saying it is beautiful, bareblade katanas are my preference, and the color and slickness of this particular one is right up my alley. The finish on the wood looks great in room light, and espcially in the sun. When you take the sword out of the saya, the blade shines and you truly can see it is a robust sword. That being said, when first unboxed it really does need a cleaning. The blade is factory greased and has some gunk on it. I went ahead and bought a katana cleaning kit for 9$ that came with choji oil, rice cleaning cloth, and an uchiko ball. Keeping the blade away from body, I first wiped it down with the cloth, then powdered the blade, then wiped that off, and finally used the oil with the rice cloth to wipe the blade down which is really what maintains the sword. However, I ran out of the rice cloth instantly, a bit disappointed that the kit came with about 5 cloths, but I reaearched that using regualr tissue paper will substitue just fine. After doing this, bam! The blade looks perfect. Now about the blade and its strength! Out of the box, razor sharp and can easily cut paper diagonally. This blade is said to be practical against water bottles or jugs, and fruit. I beg to differ though, as the strength of this blade and sharpness could easily be used to cut rolled bamboo mats, or possibly even bamboo poles. 1045 Carbon Steel is durable, and has a nice denisty, but this blade is flexiable as well which is what it needs anyways. This isn't folded carbon steel, but there is a full tang and that means the blade is secure and very strong. I would not advise hitting tree logs, stumps, bricks, or plywood though. Enjoy the sword and test how strong it is, but do not jeopardize it, or the safety of yourself and others. So yes, this blade is battle ready. Sharp enough to cut clothes and skin, and as home defense weapon, if it came down to it you could rely on this katana. Do not attack someone unless you absolutely have to though, because even in self defense you may have charges pressed on you, if your judgement is bad. As a beginner of sword collecting, it's important to practice before actually picking up the katana and thrashing it around wildly. Bokken is a formidable technique and great to learn for cutting and or slashing with a woden katana, before using the real katana. For those who may question can this blade deflect another blade, I would say hypothetically yes. Using the backside of the katana would be the way to do this, or if you had to the bottom of the actual blade. I would never ever recommend blocking with the blade (ha) but when you cut with the katana you are only using the top 10 or so inches anyways, so if the bottom blunts it would not be the end for the katana. Althogh there is no tsuba which means the blade of your oppoent would clash on your hand if the blade slid down. The ha very may well crack or chip, just as any of the blade can if it the object it contacts is harder than itself. Honestly though, I really have few complaints about this katana. Mostly regarding the interior or the saya, surround the top and depth of it. It's kind of rough and looks splintered, if I was skilled with sanding I may attempt to do so myself but as a buyer, have to do that anyways though. Other than though, no catch to this blade, a great deal for the quality that it is at. I could not be happier, and I would like to expand my collection even more now! Great for any katana or sword collection, can't beat the price, and is actually usuable! Like I said this is sharp, so always be weary of the surrounding area and use safety. This is all my opinion, and based off the product I recieved, and I'm not a professional katana expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. Really is one of a kind, and a great deal though, Ace Martial Arts has brought you a good one!

## Features

- Blade is constructed from high quality carbon steel
- 38.25" Total length
- 26.5" BLADE WITH BLOOD GROOVE
- Sharpened and battle ready!
- 13" NATURAL WOOD HANDLE

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071J9LGDL |
| Best Sellers Rank | #354,585 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #676 in Martial Arts Swords |
| Blade Length | 26.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Ace Martial Arts Supply |
| Brand Name | Ace Martial Arts Supply |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (864) |
| Date First Available | May 31, 2017 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Bamboo,Steel,Wood,Wood Handle |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 42.99 x 4.02 x 3.58 inches |
| Manufacturer | Ace Martial Arts Supply |
| Package Weight | 1.59 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 79BK |
| Style | Japanese |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 26.5 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Ace Martial Arts Supply
- **Handle Material:** Bamboo,Steel,Wood,Wood Handle
- **Style:** Japanese

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this a sword that you display or what?**
A: This sword is a Musha and built as a grade below a combat Musashi, so it can be used as either or.

**Q: is it battle ready**
A: yes,   although it isn not razor.  A slight amount of honeing will get it that way.  Took me about 20 minutes with extra fine arkansas rock.

**Q: is this a good sword to use for self defense if I get in any trouble.**
A: What are you doing that you think that carrying a SWORD would help you get out of trouble 😂 that’s the right question

**Q: can the blade be sharpened?**
A: Yes, absolutely it can be sharpened. The blade comes sharp but not razor sharp. If you wish it to be razor sharp ,I suggest you use a wet stone. They have a ton of them right here on Amazon.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality for the price
*by P***K on May 3, 2013*

I expected a fairly cheap blade to hang on my wall for looks, but I must say, I was astounded to find that this is very well made and very sharp. I did have to clean the blade upon receiving it. The blade did come pre-oiled though, which made cleaning it as simple as taking a soft rag and wiping down the surfaces. While oiling the blade myself, I did slip and I managed to cut my hand. I was amazed at how little it took to give me a cut, so be warned if you buy this, it is not a toy, and it is very sharp. It is the sharpest around half way up the blade. Further down, it becomes duller, but not false-edge dull, just not sharp enough to cut you super easily. I only found this to be the bottom three inches of the blade. Any further than that, I would definitely not care to run my finger along it. The bamboo peg, or mekugi, is not completely flush with the handle, but only sticks up about 1/2 mm. The sword is fairly tight in the scabbard, but not tight to the point where you would struggle to draw it. I think that once it has been drawn a few more times, it will loosen up, but as it is now, it is somewhat tighter that I would like. The weight of the sword is very nice. I read one comment that was questioning whether it was full tang, but judging from the weight and balance, I would say that it is. There was a small area near the end of the blade that had a small metal spur, but that was easily removed with some very fine sand paper and a couple seconds at a whet stone. The only real complaint I have is that the word "china" is printed right on the blade. It's not very big and you can't see it unless you are quite close, but it still irks me to a degree every time a blade is stamped like that. Long story short, this makes for a beautiful wall piece that is also very well constructed and could be used in a pinch. (I just hope the ninjas don't come back again)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable, and Very Sharp Katana!
*by B***N on February 22, 2016*

Long in depth review! I'm a first time katana buyer but I've done a lot of research before buying because beong a responsible sword owner means being proactive and learning what you own. Hope you enjoy my review, thanks for reading! I've had my Shirasaya for about four days now and I can tell you, it is well worth it. The quality and the price is absolutely astounding, I got mine at 45$ but even the base price at 70$ is great too. I'll start by saying it is beautiful, bareblade katanas are my preference, and the color and slickness of this particular one is right up my alley. The finish on the wood looks great in room light, and espcially in the sun. When you take the sword out of the saya, the blade shines and you truly can see it is a robust sword. That being said, when first unboxed it really does need a cleaning. The blade is factory greased and has some gunk on it. I went ahead and bought a katana cleaning kit for 9$ that came with choji oil, rice cleaning cloth, and an uchiko ball. Keeping the blade away from body, I first wiped it down with the cloth, then powdered the blade, then wiped that off, and finally used the oil with the rice cloth to wipe the blade down which is really what maintains the sword. However, I ran out of the rice cloth instantly, a bit disappointed that the kit came with about 5 cloths, but I reaearched that using regualr tissue paper will substitue just fine. After doing this, bam! The blade looks perfect. Now about the blade and its strength! Out of the box, razor sharp and can easily cut paper diagonally. This blade is said to be practical against water bottles or jugs, and fruit. I beg to differ though, as the strength of this blade and sharpness could easily be used to cut rolled bamboo mats, or possibly even bamboo poles. 1045 Carbon Steel is durable, and has a nice denisty, but this blade is flexiable as well which is what it needs anyways. This isn't folded carbon steel, but there is a full tang and that means the blade is secure and very strong. I would not advise hitting tree logs, stumps, bricks, or plywood though. Enjoy the sword and test how strong it is, but do not jeopardize it, or the safety of yourself and others. So yes, this blade is battle ready. Sharp enough to cut clothes and skin, and as home defense weapon, if it came down to it you could rely on this katana. Do not attack someone unless you absolutely have to though, because even in self defense you may have charges pressed on you, if your judgement is bad. As a beginner of sword collecting, it's important to practice before actually picking up the katana and thrashing it around wildly. Bokken is a formidable technique and great to learn for cutting and or slashing with a woden katana, before using the real katana. For those who may question can this blade deflect another blade, I would say hypothetically yes. Using the backside of the katana would be the way to do this, or if you had to the bottom of the actual blade. I would never ever recommend blocking with the blade (ha) but when you cut with the katana you are only using the top 10 or so inches anyways, so if the bottom blunts it would not be the end for the katana. Althogh there is no tsuba which means the blade of your oppoent would clash on your hand if the blade slid down. The ha very may well crack or chip, just as any of the blade can if it the object it contacts is harder than itself. Honestly though, I really have few complaints about this katana. Mostly regarding the interior or the saya, surround the top and depth of it. It's kind of rough and looks splintered, if I was skilled with sanding I may attempt to do so myself but as a buyer, have to do that anyways though. Other than though, no catch to this blade, a great deal for the quality that it is at. I could not be happier, and I would like to expand my collection even more now! Great for any katana or sword collection, can't beat the price, and is actually usuable! Like I said this is sharp, so always be weary of the surrounding area and use safety. This is all my opinion, and based off the product I recieved, and I'm not a professional katana expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. Really is one of a kind, and a great deal though, Ace Martial Arts has brought you a good one!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***0 on June 17, 2020*

It is sharp, nice wood, on the blade is written China, just FYI, I don't mind at all. I like it. No planning to cut anything, just to move around, training some moves, so don't know how super strong or brittle it is, but it feels and looks solid.

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