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Folded Steel Samurai Swords
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Renaissance Wax as used by the British Museum for the preservation of antique arms and armour. With a 20 year shelf life (if kept cool or cold) renaissance wax when applied to your sword or knife lightly will leave a glass clear lustrous smooth finish, highly resistant to moisture, fingerprints and heat.
The Traditional Maintenance Kit (OH1003) is supplied with each piece in the “Forged Steel” and “Forged-Folded Steel” series and is also available separately. The kit contains blade oil, rice papers, an oiling cloth, a powder ball for blade polishing, a brass awl and hammer and saya shimming veneer. The kit is contained in a fitted wooden box.
Sword Oil (OH2110) is specially formulated to provide corrosion protection for high-carbon steel blades and other edged weapons. Contains Petroleum Distillates.
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Limited Edition Folded Steel Tanto |
Folded Steel
Limited Edition
SPECIAL OFFER
Wave Tanto £689.99
To Order Please Call Us.
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Blade length: 22cm
handle length: 12.3cm
Overall: 34.3cm
Saya length: 26.5cm
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Beautiful Limited Edition Folded Steel tanto. There were only ten produced, of which all are exclusive through Barringtons Swords. To start describing this wonderful piece is difficult, so to start, the furniture or koshirae as they are known, these really are something else, silver with rich and deep character. The kojiri, kurigata, kozuki, menuki, fuchi and kashira are richly detailed in clashing omori waves as so is the tsunogaeshi which you may notice halfway up the saya, a little hook. The kojiri itself is intriguing, enveloping the end of the saya by three and a half inches at its longest point. The traditionally lacquered black saya is not only complimented by the furniture but also features a polished black buffalo horn bed & bridge almost un-noticeable where the kozuki (small knife) fits secure. The koiguchi usually of buffalo horn is made from solid silver and lined with fine wood to protect the habaki or blade. The pure silk sageo cord, this itself is artwork alone, for anyone who has purchased the Hanwei DVD will see how these are made. Dark blue one side and pure white the other, with the blue side fading off into a light blue before the braided knots are finished, oh yes a flower design has been carefully added into the hand weaving of the sageo. The habaki again is silver with the 'falling rain' pattern engraved and the menuki are of shrimp design. The blade is folded using tamahagane steel, made by building and firing a Tatara (the traditional Japanese sword-steel smelter). This charcoal- fired furnace produces very pure steel from iron sand, and this steel “Kera” or bloom can be broken and separated into high- and low-carbon pieces, which respectively form the “skin” steel and “core” steel of the blade.
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Shuihi Tachi Katana |
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Hanwei Shuihi Tachi
This masterful production by Hanwei combines the elements of one of the four most popular Chinese classic novels, written in the 14th Century, with an elegantly crafted and superbly decorated Tachi. Shui Hu Chuan (Water Margin Chronicles), translated in 1933 by Nobel Laureate Pearl S. Buck as “All Men are Brothers” is a truly epic tale of a band of outlaws who, in Robin Hood fashion, attempt to overthrow a corrupt government in the name of the Emperor. Our Tachi tells the story in a series of exquisitely detailed bas-relief panels on the sides of the Tsuka and Saya, held in place by retainers that are themselves lavishly decorated in a Chrysanthemum motif. The blade of the Tachi is no less outstanding – forged and folded from Swedish Powder Steel, with a hamon displaying elements of both notare and gunome, it is in itself a work of art. stand shown inset is not included.
PRODUCT LENGTH: 38 1/4 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 27 1/2 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2lb 8oz
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Hanwei Paul Chen Samurai Sword- Paper Crane Katana |
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Hanwei Paper Crane Katana
Our Paper Crane katana is without doubt the greatest achievement in sword making artistry yet available from Hanwei. The blade is crafted from Hanwei’s own Tamahagane steel (see below) while the fittings reflect the atmosphere of the Japanese theater. The Daisho’s name stems from the origami (the art of paper folding) cranes that decorate the striking Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira, all of which feature highly-prized “Nanako” or stippled backgrounds. The Menuki feature thespian masks, a symbol shared by the Japanese theater and its western counterpart. The Saya of the katana houses a Kozuka (small knife) while that of the Wakizashi carries a Kogai (hair pick) The Kozuka and Kogai are decorated with musical instruments of the theater. The Paper Crane theme is carried to the outstanding hand woven silk Sageo, the result of many hours of skilled work on a hand-loom. Tamahagane steel is made by building and firing a Tatara, the traditional Japanese sword-steel smelter. This charcoal- fired furnace produces a very pure steel from iron sand, and this steel “Kera” or bloom can be broken and separated into high- and low-carbon pieces, which respectively form the “skin” steel and “core” steel of the blade. The skin steel is forged and folded repeatedly, to remove slag inclusions and voids and is then wrapped around the core steel before the resulting billet is forged into a blade. Careful heat treating, shaping and polishing reveals the tight “Hada” or layer pattern of the blade and the white particles of the “Hamon” or temper line. While this process results in the aesthetic qualities much admired by collectors it also produces a very functional blade, as the high carbon content of the skin steel makes a very hard edge possible while the softer core steel gives the blade its resilience and ability to absorb shock.
PRODUCT LENGTH: 39 1/4 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 28 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2lb 5oz
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Hanwei paul Chen Wakizashi - Paper Crane Wakizashi |
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26 1/2 “
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Our Paper Crane wakizashi is without doubt the greatest achievement in sword making artistry yet available from Hanwei. The blade is crafted from Hanwei’s own Tamahagane steel (see below) while the fittings reflect the atmosphere of the Japanese theater. The Daisho’s name stems from the origami (the art of paper folding) cranes that decorate the striking Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira, all of which feature highly-prized “Nanako” or stippled backgrounds. The Menuki feature thespian masks, a symbol shared by the Japanese theater and its western counterpart. The Saya of the katana houses a Kozuka (small knife) while that of the Wakizashi carries a Kogai (hair pick) The Kozuka and Kogai are decorated with musical instruments of the theater. The Paper Crane theme is carried to the outstanding hand woven silk Sageo, the result of many hours of skilled work on a hand-loom.
Tamahagane steel is made by building and firing a Tatara, the traditional Japanese sword-steel smelter. This charcoal- fired furnace produces a very pure steel from iron sand, and this steel “Kera” or bloom can be broken and separated into high- and low-carbon pieces, which respectively form the “skin” steel and “core” steel of the blade. The skin steel is forged and folded repeatedly, to remove slag inclusions and voids and is then wrapped around the core steel before the resulting billet is forged into a blade. Careful heat treating, shaping and polishing reveals the tight “Hada” or layer pattern of the blade and the white particles of the “Hamon” or temper line. While this process results in the aesthetic qualities much admired by collectors it also produces a very functional blade, as the high carbon content of the skin steel makes a very hard edge possible while the softer core steel gives the blade its resilience and ability to absorb shock.
PRODUCT LENGTH: 26 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH: 18 3/4 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1lb 10oz
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Hanwei Paul Chen - Preying mantis samurai sword
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The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and power in Japanese culture and is consequently a highly respected theme in Samurai swords. Built on our new L6/Bainite blade in the Shobu Zukuri style with Bo-Hi, and featuring superb koshirae, the Praying Mantis is a very desirable and functional piece. The subdued green silk ito and deep brown of the lacquered saya provide handsome contrast to the dark copper and golden accents of the tsuba, fuchi and kashira. The stalking mantis lies in wait for his next prey, mirroring the power and grace in this exceptional katana. The blade is 29 inches with an 11" handle.
Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades.
Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the traditional way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.
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SH-5018 |
10-1/2" |
28" |
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Hanwei Paul Chen Samurai Sword - Meijin Katana
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The SH-5018 Meijin katana is more commonly known as or called an iaito, by the Hanwei sword company. At Barringtons Swords we feel it is in our customers best interest to make clear this katana is not like the standard iaito (blunt blade), this blade is an exceptional piece of art and true to traditionally made katana very & very sharp. The blade itself is folded steel and made a little lighter in weight we feel this katana should remain in our folded steel department and not in our iaito department.
The blade is forged-folded from T10 high-carbon steel with a full bo-hi allowing for a lighter blade and the noticable 'whistle' when performing striking techniques.The blade is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful hada with visible layers.The tsuka is wrapped in genuine same and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton.The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made in a “Turbulent Ocean” motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.The saya is finished with a beautiful black matte striped finish going the full length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton.
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Paul Chen Hanwei Samurai Sword - Tiger Series |
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SH-1204 |
13-1/4" |
30-1/2" |
SH-1205 |
5-3/4" |
20-1/2" |
SH-1206 |
4-1/4" |
8-3/4" |
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Each piece in the Tiger group (SH-1204, SH-1205, SH-1206) has a deeply lacquered black saya, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The Tsuba of the Katana and Wakizashi is of blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. The Habaki is of one-piece brass construction.The Tsuka is high quality ray skin, and the Tsuka Ito and Saya Ito on all three pieces are Japanese cotton.
The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri,Koiguchi and Kurigata are of blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The blades of all three pieces are grooved on both sides, with a short kissaki on the Katana and Wakizashi.
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SH-1201 |
11" |
29-3/4" |
SH-1202 |
6-1/2" |
19-3/4" |
SH-1203 |
4-1/4" |
10" |
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Paul Chen Hanwei Samurai Sword - Kami Series
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Each piece in the Kami group (SH-1201, SH-1202, SH-1203) has a red lacquered Saya (scabbard), with a black ring-carved section at the Saya Ito (scabbard wrapping). The ray skin used on the Tsuka (handle) is of the highest quality, and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrapping) on the Katana and Wakizashi and the Saya Ito on all three pieces are best quality Japanese silk.
The Fuchi (pommel), Kashira (pommel at the base of the handle), Kojiri (scabbard end cap), Koiguchi (scabbard throat cap) and Kurigata (the knob on the scabbard which holds the sageo cord) are all made from blackened bronze, with decoration in relief and selective detailing of copper, silver and gold.
The Tsuba (guard)of the Katana and Wakizashi is made from hardened blackened copper, with decoration in relief and selective detailing of silver and gold. The Tsuba depicts the Kami, or Guardian Warriors. The Habaki (blade ferrule) is of two-piece construction, the inner section being copper and the outer section gold-plated brass.
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Paul Chen Hanwei Samurai Sword - Orchid Series |
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SH-1207 |
11-3/4" |
29" |
SH-1208 |
6-1/2" |
19-3/4" |
SH-1209 |
3-1/2" |
7-1/2" |
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Each piece in the Orchid group (SH-1207, SH-1208, SH-1209) has a deeply lacquered blue saya. High quality ray skin is used on the Tsuka, and the Tsuka Ito and Saya Ito on all three pieces is Japanese cotton.
The Koiguchi and Kurigata are of buffalo horn, and the Fuchi, Kashira and Kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The Habaki is one-piece of brass construction. The Tsuba of the Katana & Wakizashi is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper.
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SH-1210 |
11-1/2" |
29" |
SH-1211 |
5-3/4" |
19-1/2" |
SH-1212 |
4" |
10-1/4" |
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Paul Chen Hanwei Samurai Sword - Bushido Series
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Each piece in the Bushido group (SH-1210, SH-1211, SH-1212) has a deeply lacquered old gold saya, with inlaid brass sakura flowers. The Tsuka of the Katana and Wakizashi is ray skin, and the Saya Ito of all three pieces and the Tsuka Ito of the Katana and Wakizashi are of Japanese cotton. The Tsuka of the Tanto is of gold-plated brass, with a battle scene decoration in relief.
The Tsuba of the katana and Wakizashi is of blackened and bronzed iron, with detailing in gold and silver, and a battle scene decoration in relief. The Habaki is brass.The Katana and Wakizashi blades are ungrooved, while the Tanto blade is grooved on both sides. The Katana and Wakizashi have a medium length kissaki.
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Folded Steel - Tiger Elite Katana |
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The Tiger Elite Katana has been re-designed from kissaki to kashira. Utilizing a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available, the tiger is equally at home as a cutting blade or showpiece. The K120C powder steel blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method which produces a HRC60 edge and HRC40 back.This allows for superior edge holding and cutting ability while allowing the blade to absorb the shock of a blow. The hamon (temper line) and hada (folding pattern) are very prominent. The koshirae (fittings) are all made from blackened bronze and detailed in gold. The tsuba (guard) is made from blackened iron with a ‘stalking tiger’ motif. The same is of the finest ray skin while the tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and sageo (scabbard cord) are made from top-quality japanese cotton.
The Tiger is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
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Tori katana XFF (TORI XL Katana)
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Hanwei Tori Katana Folded Steel (Tori XL)
The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel
folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori
features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori is available in three folded steel cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths.
Heavy Competitive Cutting
Designed strictly for competitive cutting, our XL Katana blades incorporate the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Featuring differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle, these wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability.
- Folded Steel Blade
- Premium fittings
- Built for Martial Artists
Overall length: 40 ½”
Blade length: 28 ½”
Handle length: 11”
Weight: 2lb 11oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.44"
Width at Tip: 1.12"
Thickness at Guard: .24"
Thickness at Tip: .13"
Sori: 3/4"
Tori
Tanto
The Tori Tanto is built on a forged and folded blade with the handle wrapped in the highest quality ray skin. The Crane and Armour theme is carried through the furniture while the Saya matches the textured brown of the katana.
Overall length: 17 ¼”
Blade length: 11 ¼”
Handle length: 4 ½”
Weight: 13oz
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Tori katana LFF (TORI XL LIGHT Katana)
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Hanwei Tori Katana Folded Steel (Tori XL Light)
The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori is available in three folded steel cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths.
Competitive Cutting / Lighter Weight
The XL Light blades feature the same geometry as those of the XL but incorporate deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets.
- Folded Steel Blade
- Premium fittings
- Built for Martial Artists
Overall length: 40 ½”
Blade length: 28 ½”
Handle length: 11”
Weight: 2lb 9oz
Tori Tanto
The Tori Tanto is built on a forged and folded blade with the handle wrapped in the highest quality ray skin. The Crane and Armour theme is carried through the furniture while the Saya matches the textured brown of the katana.
Overall length: 17 ¼”
Blade length: 11 ¼”
Handle length: 4 ½”
Weight: 13oz
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Tori katana KFE (TORI Katana)
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Hanwei Tori Katana Folded Steel (Tori Katana)
The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori is available in three folded steel cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths.
Frequent Cutting / Advanced Drawing Practice
Our Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets.
- Folded Steel Blade
- Premium fittings
- Built for Martial Artists
Overall length: 40”
Blade length: 28”
Handle length: 11”
Weight: 2lb 7oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.34"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4"
Tori Tanto
The Tori Tanto is built on a forged and folded blade with the handle wrapped in the highest quality ray skin. The Crane and Armour theme is carried through the furniture while the Saya matches the textured brown of the katana.
Overall length: 17 ¼”
Blade length: 11 ¼”
Handle length: 4 ½”
Weight: 13oz
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Sword Stands
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These exquisitely designed Japanese sword stands are perfect for displaying your forged or folded steel katana from Barringtons Swords. Each support rail is deeply lined to protect your sword, the single sword stand (OH-2105 £49.99) and the double sword stand (OH-1213 £89.99) are finished in a deep black lacquering and feature a padded shelf for either a tanto, a cleaning kit or even your martial arts certificate. The sword stand (OH-2104 £59.99) is finished in a clear lacquer to protect and improve the appearance of the oriental woodgrain.
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Oni Katana
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Hanwei Oni Katana
The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore similar to
western demons or trolls. In modern culture they are beginning to move
away from this menacing connotation into the role of guardian or
protector, similar in character to gargoyles. Their power and ferocity,
however, have not diminished. There is a Japanese saying which
translates to “Oni with an iron club”, or to be of an invincible nature, a fitting association with the 29” L6/Bainite blade on which our Oni Katana is built. The blade features the geometry of our Performance Series for outstanding cutting ability. The 14” tsuka is wrapped in black ray skin and silk ito while the Koshirae feature Oni in various classical styles. A unique combination of folklore and functionality.
Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades.
Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.
- L6/Bainite Performance Series Katana Blade
- Traditional Construction
- Designed for Martial Artists
Overall length: 44”
Blade length: 29”
Handle length: 14”
Weight: 3lb
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Sword bags
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Hanwei Sword Bags
Due to demand, we offer high quality Sword Cases for your traveling
needs. These sword cases are available in large size OH-2158 this will
carry any combination of katanas or bokken and medium size OH-2159. They are
constructed from black high-density fabric and the bottom of the bag is
reinforced with thick leather. A shoulder strap and carrying handle are
equipped on the cases for traveling convenience. Each case has two
inside zipped-compartments for storage security and an outer
compartment for maintenance supplies. These cases can hold a plethora
of swords depending on various shapes and sizes. The two internal zipper compartments are ideal for storing your favourite katana without fear of knocking against your boken or other sword(s). The zip itself when closed can be pad-locked to a sturdy eyelet for extra security.
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