List Price:$ 599.95 Our Price only:$ 169.95 If you are a serious martial art practioner or collector check this one out! The retail price for a Shinken ranges from to . This Shinken has a "live" blade (sharpened) and made in the traditional Japanese way, by folding the metal many times to obtain a blade that is light, yet incredibly strong. The real shark skin hilt underlay and the wood Tsuka (Hilts) are parts of the traditional materials. The hand guard (Tsuba)is made of cast copper. The scabbard is hand-crafted of hardwood featuring traditional black stain finish. Tang extends 85% to the end of hilt. Shinken is the standard blade for practioners who have attained the level of 6 th-dan (rokudan).

This sword is delivered "semi-sharpen" for safer handling (preferred by most martial art practioners). If you like it razor-sharp, you can sharpen the blade with a sharpening stone. The blade needs to be oiled to prevent rust. Total Length: 40 inches Handle Length: 10 inches Total weight: 3.25 lbs. Blade: Hand forged steel