Ronin Katana

Ronin Katana

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 executed. 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.

Paul Chen's Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano's 47 Ronin. The blackened iron tsuba on the Ronin Katana depicts Asano's followers on their vengeful march. The blade is hand forged and folded Swedish powder steel (K120C) with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style. Every Katana comes with a custom-fit cloth bag for proper protection and a Japanese blade maintenance kit.

Made by Hanwei.

Key features:
- Folded high carbon blade 
- Authentically constructed
- Quality fittings

Details:   
- Blade material: K120C powder steel
- Overall length: approx. 102.9 cm
- Blade length: approx. 72.4 cm  
- Handle length: approx. 28 cm 
- Weight: approx. 1106 g
- Blade width at guard: approx. 3.1 cm
- Manufacturer's product no.: SH2360

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.