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Shinken (Sharp Katana)

• Selection Guides
  • Model Comparison - Compare different models
  • Size / Weight Charts - Size and weight measurements on different katana
  • Choosing a Blade Length - Blade length chart
  • Choosing a Wrap - Pros and Cons of different tsuka ito (handle cord)
  • Old and New Practical Comparison - Compare classic and performance practical katana
  • Old and New Practical Plus Comparison - Compare classic and performance practical plus katana
  • Elite, XL, and XL Light Comparison - Compare different performance blade styles
• Folded Shinken
  • Paper Crane - Folded, forged and differentially tempered tamahagane shinken katana
  • Praying Mantis - Folded, forged and differentially tempered L6 shinken katana
  • Tiger Elite - Folded, forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Tiger Classic - Folded, forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Tori XL - Folded, forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Tori XL Light - Folded, forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Tori Elite - Folded, forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • 47 Ronin - Folded, forged and differentially tempered shinken katana
  • Momo-no-Saru - Folded, forged and differentially tempered limited edition katana
  • Bushido - Folded, forged and differentially tempered shinken katana
  • Folded Shirasaya - Folded, forged and differentially tempered katana in shirasaya (resting scabard)
• Forged Shinken
  • Three Monkey - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Tea Culture - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Shinto XL - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Shinto XL Light - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Shinto Elite - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Musashi XL - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Musashi XL Light  - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Musashi Elite  - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Wind and Thunder - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Tsunami - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Golden Oriole - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Bamboo Stick Katana  - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
• Practical Shinken
  • Practical Pro Elite - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical Plus XL - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical Plus XL Light  - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical Plus Elite - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical Plus - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
  • Practical XL - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical XL Light - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical Elite - Forged and differentially tempered performance shinken katana
  • Practical - Forged and differentially tempered classic shinken katana
• Cold Steel Shinken
  • Warrior Series Katana - Forged tough shinken katana
  • Warrior Series Chisa Katana - Forged tough shinken short katana
  • Warrior Series O Katana - Forged tough shinken extra long katana
  • Warrior Series Double Edged Katana - Forged tough double edged shinken katana
  • Warrior Series Nodachi - Forged tough shinken nodachi / nagimaki
• Daisho Sets
  • Bushido - Folded katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Tea Culture  - Battle wrap katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Three Monkey - Classic katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Wind and Thunder - Heavy katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Tsunami - Cutting katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Practical Plus - Katana and wakizashi daisho pair
  • Practical - Katana and wakizashi daisho pair
• Accessories
  • Sword Stands / Racks - Various wall and free-standing stands that hold from two to ten swords
  • Sword Bags - Sword carrying bags
  • Sword Maintenance - Cleaning kits and maintenance equipment
  • Sageo (Saya Cords) - Customize your katana
• Supplies and Fittings
  • Tsuba (Sword Guards) - Change out the guard and change the look and balance of a katana
  • Menuki (Handle Ornaments) - Change the theme of your katana to make it more personal
  • Fuchi Kashira (Sword Fittings) - Handle fittings
  • Specialty Tools - DIY tools for repairing and customizing katana
  • Japanese Knives - Japanese woodworking and pocket knives
  • DIY Supplies - Misc stuff needed for making your own fittings
  • Japanese Water Stones - Water stones for sharpening katana

Iaito (Practice Katana)

• Selection Guides
  • Size / Weight Charts - Measurements of various iaito models
  • Compare Models - Comparison chart for different models
  • Choosing a Length - Length chart for determining what blade length may be right for you
  • Choosing a Handle Wrap - Pros and Cons of different tsuka ito (handle cord)
• Classic Steel Iaito
  • Nami Iaito - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Gorin Iaito - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Tsuru Iaito - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Mejin Folded Iaito - Hanwei folded steel iaito katana and wakizashi
• Forged Steel Iaito
  • Practical Iaito - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Practical Plus Iaito  - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Musashi Iaito  - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Shinto Iaito  - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
  • Tori Iaito  - Hanwei steel iaito katana and wakizashi
• Aluminum Alloy Iaito
  • Nyumon Iaito  - Aluminum alloy iaito from Japan
  • Yamashiro Iaito  - Aluminum alloy iaito from Japan
  • Katsumushi Iaito  - Aluminum alloy iaito from Japan