Kenshin Reverse Blade Sword Sakabato

by Kenshin Reverse blade

Product Features

• Measurements: 40 3/4 inches overall closed, 39 1/4 inches overall open, 27 1/2 inch blade length
• 19/64 inch Blade Thickness, 3 3/4 x 3 inch Guard Dimensions
• Low Polish High Carbon Steel Blade Material
• Authentic Rayskin w/ Braided Nylon Overlay
• Includes Wood Scabbard and Black Cotton Sword Bag

Product Description

Finally a Rurouni Kenshin sword that has been constructed for a functional and practical use. The Rurouni Kenshin Full Tang Samurai Katana Sword has been constructed from one fine piece of carbon steel and buffed to a low polish finish. A wide Shinogi allows for actual use and combat application and is decorated with an even deep Hi running the length of the blade, and authentic Hamon along the edge. Sharpened to a razor sharp edge this sword should not be used by children and caution is highly recommended. The Tsuka has been created with traditional Samurai components and uses authentic Same with a real Ido wrapped cloth handle. Accented with antiqued Fuchi and Kashira the Full Tang Kenshin will appear wonderful in your katana collection. Don't pick a decorative sword for your possible Rurouni Kenshin cosplay costume, pick one that could be used by Kenshin himself. The sword has been created under the specifications of the swords appearing in a vast amount of Rurouni Kenshin/Samurai X anime series' and mangas. Measurements: 40 3/4 inches overall closed, 39 1/4 inches overall open, 27 1/2 inch blade length. 19/64 inch Blade Thickness, 3 3/4 x 3 inch blade thickness. Included with the Full Tang Rurouni Kenshin Samurai Katana is a black cotton sword bag and wooden transportation scabbard.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012AMJB0
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,479 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #34 in Sports & Outdoors > Other Sports > Martial Arts > Weapons > Swords

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the sword you want if you want a good replica Sakabato, July 15, 2009

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Solaris Paradox (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kenshin Reverse Blade Sword Sakabato (Misc.)

Although there are some obvious discrepencies if you painstakingly compare this sword to the fictional blade it's based upon, it's just about the best reverse-blade katana you could ask for. I'm in no position to comment on its claim that it's built for functional and practical use, but to these inexperienced hands, it feels very sturdy. Although I'm not exactly swimming in money, I'm glad I bought myself this little birthday present. You very well may be, too. I highly recommend this one to anyone looking for either a high-quality display sword or a very good replica of Kenshin Himura's Sakabato.

Keep in mind that this *is* made of high-carbon steel and will require maintenance in order to ward off rusting, however.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Faulty, August 19, 2009

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Ryan King - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kenshin Reverse Blade Sword Sakabato (Misc.)

When I first opened it I thought it was perfect, because I have always wanted one. But within a few days of having it, things started going wrong. I swung it around a few times (never hit anything with it) and it feels like the hand guard is loose or something, as I feel something rattle weakly with every swing. Also the wrappings around the hilt keep coming up and down, which makes fixing it annoying.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars so called blacksmith, February 12, 2008

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C. Curtis (Memphis,TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kenshin Reverse Blade Sword Sakabato (Misc.)

there is only one review of this item and it sickens me. the "hi" as the other review says is called a blood groove in English and is put on all swords that are to serve functional purposes. the blood groove, the valley on the blade, is put there so that when you stab someone with it it doesn't create a vacuum so that the sword is hard to pull out. without the blood groove the sword would be stuck in the person you stabbed and hard to pull out. it is true that the sword is not accurate. i love the story of the ancient man-slayer Kenshin. it is true that on the anime his sword does not have a blood groove. but its anime. its Japanese animation. there are also animes called Bleach and Naruto and you could never get the swords or do the things you see them doing. it is still a good replica and besides the blood groove, which you would need to actually call it a practical use sword, it is extremely accurate. and for all of those who pose as blacksmiths... do your homework like i did.