{"title":"SPECIAL EDITION","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our Special Edition collection featuring our most popular and exquisite samurai swords for sale. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors, our selection includes stunning katanas and authentic samurai swords. Shop Musashi Swords for the best in craftsmanship and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"musashi-bamboo-fast-cutter-lightweight-katana","title":"Musashi Bamboo \"Fast Cutter\" Lightweight Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Special Edition Musashi Sword design by Paul Southren of Sword Buyers Guide. It was designed as a lightweight katana made for super-fast cuts. Using Maru-kitae hand forged technique with 1060 high carbon steel the result is a beautiful and resilient blade. The Fuchi and Kashira depict a bamboo theme. Glossy black wood saya sheaths the katana while not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique feature on the “Fast Cutter” is the rare double Bo-Hi on the blade. Bo-Hi is commonly known as blood grooves, but that is a common misconception. The purpose of the Bo-Hi is to help reduce the weight of the katana, it has nothing to do with channeling the blood. Making the Katana lighter enables the user to weld the katana smoother and puts less stress on the hands. Not to mention it benefits some advanced cutting techniques that require the katana to change direction rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the rare hamidashi tsuba, the bamboo fast cutter is very light. In train hands, this lightweight katana can cut maneuver and change direction with speed you didn’t know was possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Edition Bamboo Fast Cutter is Razor sharp right out of the box and ready for tamishigiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Special Edition Bamboo Fast Cutter is individually numbered on the tang and comes with matching certificate of authenticity. Every Katana also includes a cotton sword bag for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40.5\" Hand Forged Katana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28.5\" Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\" Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaru-Kitae Forging Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1060 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Hamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRazor Sharp Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Hamidashi Tsuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Fuchi and Kashira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Ray Skin Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Musashi Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39782464290882,"sku":"SS910BK","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/2622\/7266\/files\/SS910BK_5.jpg?v=1712855679"},{"product_id":"musashi-nagamaki","title":"Musashi Nagamaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nagamaki (長捲), literally \"long wrapping\") is a type of traditionally made Japanese sword with an extra long handle, used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The nagamaki is designed for large sweeping and slicing strokes. its also works as a spear. Traditionally, it was used as infantry weapon. Warriors used the weapon against horsemen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nagamaki were first produced during the Heian period (794 to 1185) During the middle of the Muromachi period (1336-1573 A.D. )the nagamaki reach its peak of usage. The famed warlord Uesugi Kenshin, daimyo of Echigo province, is said to have had a special guard of retainers armed with nagamaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusashi's Nagamaki was developed with the US Kempo Team. Team leader, Shihan Robert Zingg, used it to win Silver Medal at the 2015 World Kempo Competition in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e69.5\" Overall in length \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33.75\"  Hand forged 1045 carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 35.5\" Tsuka (Handle) with 3\/4 tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp and fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Musashi Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13884412821570,"sku":"SS450","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/2622\/7266\/files\/SS450_8.jpg?v=1705012800"},{"product_id":"musashi-bamboo-fast-cutter-lightweight-katana-burgundy","title":"Musashi Bamboo \"Fast Cutter\" Lightweight Katana Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Special Edition Musashi Sword design by Paul Southren of Sword Buyers Guide. It was designed as a lightweight katana made for super-fast cuts. Using Maru-kitae hand-forged technique with 1060 high carbon steel the result is a beautiful and resilient blade. The Fuchi and Kashira depict a bamboo theme. Glossy black wood saya sheaths the katana while not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique feature on the “Fast Cutter” is the rare double Bo-Hi on the blade. Bo-Hi is commonly known as blood grooves, but that is a common misconception. The purpose of the Bo-Hi is to help reduce the weight of the katana, it has nothing to do with channeling the blood. Making the Katana lighter enables the user to weld the katana smoother and puts less stress on the hands. Not to mention it benefits some advanced cutting techniques that require the katana to change direction rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the rare ham dashi tsuba, the bamboo fast cutter is very light. In train hands, this lightweight katana can cut maneuver, and change direction with speed you didn’t know was possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special Edition Bamboo Fast Cutter is Razor sharp right out of the box and ready for tamishigiri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Special Edition Bamboo Fast Cutter is individually numbered on the tang and comes with a matching certificate of authenticity. 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He is considered to be a “Kensei”, a sword-saint of Japan, due to his undefeated record of 61 duels. The limited-edition hand forged katana, aptly named after his book “Go Rin no Sho”, The Book of Five Rings™, is themed after the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Book of Five Rings\" written by the undefeated Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most insightful readings on the subtle arts of confrontation, Kenjutsu and the martial arts in general. According to Musashi, the rings represent the five elements and the process of mastery over conflict that underlies each element. The tsuba features kanji symbols representing each of the five elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—alongside an engraving of the phrase 'The Book of Five Rings\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricately handcrafted, the “Go Rin no Sho” katana is hand forged using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1060 high-carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Sharp blade has undergone a clay-tempering process and features a real hamon. The polish on the blade is almost mirror-like. You can clearly see your own reflections on the blade. The black battle wrap-style handle is made of real ray skin in black cotton cord, with a variation of the Kiku Gata style tsuba. The black wooden saya with buffalo horn blends in with its tsuba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with this katana is a sword bag. Each sword is individually numbered on the tang and comes with Certificate of Authenticity. 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