Great value
"Loved the sword, but interior of sheath not form fitted for that particular blade."
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Shinwa SilkFang Handmade Shirasaya
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- BLACK DAMASCUS STEEL BLADE: The 27 1/2" double-edged blade boasts a stunning pattern and razor-sharp edge.
- 39" OVERALL LENGTH: A commanding presence, ideal for display or martial arts applications.
- SHIRASAYA DESIGN: Minimalist wooden handle and scabbard offer a sleek and elegant aesthetic.
- HANDCRAFTED PRECISION: Forged with traditional techniques for durability and exceptional balance.
- PERFECT FOR COLLECTORS: A must-have piece blending artistry, functionality, and historic inspiration.
- BLACK DAMASCUS STEEL BLADE: The 27 1/2" double-edged blade boasts a stunning pattern and razor-sharp edge.
- 39" OVERALL LENGTH: A commanding presence, ideal for display or martial arts applications.
- SHIRASAYA DESIGN: Minimalist wooden handle and scabbard offer a sleek and elegant aesthetic.
- HANDCRAFTED PRECISION: Forged with traditional techniques for durability and exceptional balance.
- PERFECT FOR COLLECTORS: A must-have piece blending artistry, functionality, and historic inspiration.
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BLACK DAMASCUS
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Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the Shinwa SilkFang Handmade Shirasaya. Featuring a 27 1/2" black Damascus steel blade, this double-edged masterpiece exudes precision and power. The blade’s unique pattern showcases the artistry of Damascus steel, while its razor-sharp edge ensures exceptional performance. Designed in the minimalist Shirasaya style, the smooth wooden handle and scabbard provide understated elegance, blending simplicity with sophistication.
At an impressive overall length of 39", the Shinwa SilkFang is perfect for display or martial arts practice. Its balanced construction and high-quality materials make it a durable and reliable weapon for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether you're recreating historic techniques or admiring its aesthetic appeal, this sword stands as a testament to the timeless art of sword-making.
Overall rating: 4.243902 / 5 from 41 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Shinwa SilkFang Handmade Shirasaya is a testament to traditional Japanese craftsmanship, featuring a 27 1/2 Damascus steel blade and a 39 overall length. Customers appreciate its elegance, sharpness, and solid construction. While most find it reliable, some note issues with quality control.
Summary topics
- Overall Piece (15%): A significant number of customers brought up the fact that the piece is great and they loved it.
- Sword Performance (50%): Many customers remarked that this sword is very nice, sharp, and has a solid feeling and well finished.
- Product Quality (15%): In general, customers find the product to be of good quality and very reliable. However, there are a few who complain about poor quality control.
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Review highlights
- "This sword is very sharp and seems to be made of good quality materials." —
- "This sword is great, nice firm weight, great sharpness, and good overall simple design." —
- "Great quality and great storage box." —
Reviews
Great Quality
"Arrived perfect. Great quality and great storage box."
Nice quality at a good price
"Received my sword intact, fast delivery, high quality blade for the money, sharp but not real sharp, it’s fine for me, it is a decorative piece"
Great
"I bought one of these for my daughter about 3 years ago. I finally got one for myself. Fast shipping and product arrived in perfect condition. Love it! Thank you Budk"
Not quite what I was expecting
"This is definitely an eye-catching piece, but I don't think this would be ideal for self defense. The first thing I noticed, other than looks, was the way the weight was distributed. It feels VERY forward heavy, too much so for a katana which is supposed to be usable one handed. I felt very little weight in the handle, which would have helped to offset the balance more towards the hand and make it much more wieldable. I think a good modification might be a thicker or more substantial tang in the wood grip for just that added bit of weight to make it feel less heavy than it feels when you try and swing it. DEFINITELY use this with two hands!"
Second purchase
"This is my second purchase from Budk . I am pleased with everything. I wasn’t really guarded about this purchase as it was less than a 100 dollars . That said I am shocked at the quality of the gum jeep ( scabbard ) and the Gum jaru ( handle ) fit together seamlessly. I Do a Korean sword style heavily influenced by the Chinese , this was the perfect carbon blade to practice with and I won’t feel bad if it gets used and abused and carried everywhere ."
This is the only Shinwa product I've been fully satisfied with.
"I've generally had negative experiences with Shinwa swords, they tend to have grips which are less nicely executed than same priced or cheaper Musashi or Musha blades - but this one gets it right, as there's no wrap, just a well lacquered wooden grip continuing seamlessly into the saya - so there's no grip wrap to execute poorly. Yes, the blade has a big, essentially impossible to properly remove, Shinwa logo that really hurts the aesthetics, BUT, it doesn't show up so brightly on the red/black blade finish as it does on most of their other decided. Lastly, this is a well executed and unique design. While using a habaki at the base of blade and finishing the sword in Japanese "Shirasaya" fashion, the blade itself is essentially a blade that would be equally at home on a Chinese jian, a late period European arming sword, or even a later period sidesword. One could easily refit the blade to serve as any of these. The dark black and red finish on the layered steel of the blade isn't unattractive, but it will gradually break down under the wear of cutting, so if you're going to use it, that aesthetic should be less of a consideration, given it will fade."
Shinwa Shirasaya Sword - Red Lacquer
"This is a very attractive sword with red lacquered wood handle/scabbard and a symmetrical Damascus pattern double-edged blade that arrived in perfect condition. The blade is of "normal" weight, and is double-edged the full length on both edges. It could be sharpened to "razor sharp" with little effort, but I intend to leave it the way it is, because it's safer to handle. I bought it to hang on the wall, over my desk, but it could also be easily carried, in the off hand, on walks."
Gorgeous, functional weapon
"Pros: Comes in an attractive, fabric-wrapped sword box with a silk lined (I think) sword bag inside. Blade weight/thickness is just the right balance between power and speed. Has two very decent edges out of the box, as well as a wicked point. The black Damascus blade is absolutely beautiful, and complements the red lacquer saya and tsuka perfectly. Saya and tsuka are shiny, smooth and in the same line, making this sword look sleek and generally awesome no matter how you use or display it. I haven't done too much with it because it's so pretty, but it cuts through tin cans and bottles of all types like they're not even there and could definitely take care of business if you needed it. Cons: Has a "Handcrafted in China" stamped near the base of the blade, which is a little annoying. At least on mine, the sword can only be sheathed with the blade facing one way, or the edge of the saya will be slightly off-true with the handle. I guess the mouth of the saya is a little unevenly carved. The inside of the sheath has a tendency to get wood shavings on the blade when you draw it, but that got better with time. Overall, the Scarlet Fang is a gorgeous weapon that will do equally well cutting or hanging on your wall, and getting it for $70 is straight up robbery."
Awesome purchase
"I've swung this sword rediculously hard through the air at least 50 times to test how well it's attached to the handle. It doesnt budge. It's well put together. The blade is sufficiently sharp for backyard cutting. This sword serves a gook hiking companion"
