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2 Piece Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Letter Opener With Stand Review

Angie reached for the letter open gingerly her hand almost shaking unable to stop herself and rationalizing it by saying she was only checking to see if such pretty ornaments could possibly have a blade. She had ordered the 2 Piece Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Letter Opener With Stand as a touch of the orient to her office (actually her husband's office). His passion was Samurai swords and Angie felt this added just the perfect accent.

Angie had never been fond of swords but indulged her husband's passion for ancient Samurais with a touch of amusement and uneasiness. She made it a point to never be in the room when he polished his collection of replica Samurai Katana swords, they looked to bright and evil. How could such a gentle man have such a passion for weapons?

Slowly she pulled the longest katana from its wooden sheathe making herself calm her breathing, after all it was only a letter opener and could hardly cut the mail, much less anything else but her hands tingled and her breathing would not slow. The box it had arrived in lay in the corner and she cast a glance over at it to check the return address. After all nothing as innocuous as a 2 Piece Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Letter Opener With Standcould possibly be a threat, right?

The little Japanese katana slid smoothly from its wooden sheathe and she smiled as she saw its dulled edges and hefted it in her hand. "Nothing to worry about, its only a letter opener, see?" she told herself. But before her eyes the room disappeared, and she is was an open hut, it was night and the moon was bright but the hut was hot and dark the only bright spot was the glowing forge. The smell of bamboo and sweat strong in her nose, mosquitoes buzzed around her annoying her but not biting.

Bent over a glowing fire before her was a tiny man his sandaled feet dusty and his bare back sweaty. She peered unable to control her curiosity despite the odd circumstances, as he reached into the fire and pulled out a glowing piece of metal.  She realized he was Japanese as he turned around the hunk of metal actually sending off heat she could feel where she stood.

"What on earth?" She thought as she watched him silently. He took the almost molten metal to flat iron surface and begin to hammer it.

She glanced down at her hand remembering the letter opener she held and realized it had grown it was nearly 18 inches long and no longer shiny steel but a dull grey. Angie dropped it instinctively and suddenly she was back on her husband's office with the tiny letter opener on the floor.

The little letter opener did not seem as threatening now despite her vision and she bent to pick it up and replace it in its stand - convincing herself she had only been daydreaming. As her fingers closed around the hasp she actually felt the katana grow in her hand and once again she was back in the little hut watching the tiny Japanese man with the incredibly strong arms and knotted hands work.

This time the metal had form and it was long and straight but with a curved tip, even now she could see the beauty of the sword and knew it would be for a noble Samurai. Even knowing nothing of ancient Japanese sword making Angie knew it was to be a work of art though, as yet unfinished.

Angie knew the one he was working on was to be the one she held, and wondered what it would be when finished.  Would this Japanese Katana embody the soul of the maker ,or would it be dull and lifeless?  This artist was applying clay carefully to it. It seemed lumpy to Angie as though there were different thicknesses applied. She wondered how he did not burn himself the metal was still hot!

This time she placed the katana on the ground carefully letting go reluctantly, and instantly the office appeared around her.

Careful not to touch tiny katana Angie bent over and placed it carefully back in the wooden sheathe. "Wouldn't her husband be surprised with his new 2 Piece Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Letter Opener With Stand?" she thought?

Though she expected he might never open a letter with it if he saw what she had seen and she knew she would be back to find out how her katana turned out.

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Samurai Warriors Katana (Wii) $4.99 First, Koei brought us the Dynasty Warriors series, Then, spinning out of that, we got the Samurai Warriors series. Now, spinning it a bit further, we've got Samurai Warriors: Katana for the Wii, Koei's latest excursion into the Feudal East. Players are dropped into the Feudal era of Japan. There, they must engage in all manner of activities, ranging from fending off pirates as they attack your ship, to rescuing damsel types from a burning castle, to heading underground to stalk around caverns filled with deadly ninja. The game rolls out from a third person viewpoint, putting your sword (well, katana, to be specific) firmly in your hand. There are eight different weapons in total (including your trusty blade) to get to grips with, including the spear and war hammer for the up close and mucky stuff, and a bow and arrow, a gun and a cannon for when you're doing your dirty work from a distance. Koei promises 30 hours of gameplay for you to get your teeth into. Included in that are 'Musou Mode' (or story mode, if you prefer), trial mode in which gold can be earned to get yourself some upgrades, and Vs mode, complete with eight mini games. Swords! Wii Remote! What more could you want in this life?

Katana: The Samurai Sword $14.49 The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume, written by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull, reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction, from the sword's unique metallurgy to its use in combat, where one stroke often decided the victor. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from contemporary warfare. Together with the technical details of forging, polishing, mounting and testing, this volume is brought to life with details of the great swordmakers themselves. Moreover, no history of the sword would be complete without a detailed examination of its use in combat, from the greatest Samurai armies to individual duels and revenge killings. Personal accounts allow the reader to discover the art of Japanese swordsmanship in the hands of masters such as Miyamoto Musashi to the unnamed Japanese warrior defending his family's honor. This lively text is perfectly complemented by artwork reconstructions of the sword in use and color photographs of the swords in use.

Japanese Samurai 3-piece Katana Sword Set $78.95 A wooden stand displays these samurai katana swords with carbon steel blades. These collectible swords can be used for display or sword practice, and make a truly unique gift to enhance any decor. Beautiful samurai katana sword set is highly recommended for any collectors Collectible swords are brand new and come packed in the original box Samurai katana can be used for a collection or sword practice Wooden stand included Carbon steel blades Dimensions: Complete length: 39 inches Katana length: 31 inches Wakizashi length: 21 inches Blade length: 27 inches Katana blade length: 20 inches Wakizashi blade length: 11 inchesPlease Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Dragon Samurai 3-piece Black Katana Sword Set $71.67 Bring honor to your home with a Dragon Samurai katana sword set Collectible set features three different swords Black katana set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

The Book of Swords $20.32 The sword is the most revered of all of man's weapons. Although the club is older, the knife more universal, and the firearm much more efficient, it is to the sword that most decoration, myth, mysticism and reverence has been given. The katana has been called "The Soul of the Samurai," the Vikings lavished love, care and attached wonderful names to their weapons. The sword has been the symbol of Justice, of Vengeance, and of Mercy. No one artifact has so captured the imagination as has the sword. As our society has grown more and more advanced, and more reliant on technology, there has been an increased interest in the weapons of the past. The romance of the sword is very much alive--but movies, books and fiction of all types have romanticized the past, and particularly the sword, beyond all recognition of the real thing. Drawing on information from grave excavations, illustrations of battle scenes, and many classical and medieval literary sources, this book discusses how contemporaries showed swords were used. Building on Oakeshott and other authoritative writers on the subject, this volume, representing ten years of writing and a lifetime of experience, will add to the body of knowledge of the history of swords by illustrating not only the beauty of the form of the sword, but also their beauty of function.

Swords $8.33 The ultimate record of swords through the ages, in e-book format From knives and daggers to bayonets and axes, a cutting-edge guide to over 300 of the most important edged weapons from the last 5,000 years. Discover revealing features on twenty iconic' swords from the short gladius of the Roman Legionary to the North American Bowie knife. You'll learn all about legendary warriors and witness the cut-and-thrust of deadly sword duels. Find out about how weapons were made and where, plus admire ceremonial weapons, made for display, not war. Meet famous warriors through history and the weapons they used, from the finely crafted swords of the Japanese samurai to the brutal bayonet of the World War I infantryman. It's the essential visual history of swords.

Deluxe Red Dragon Katana Samurai Sword Set of 3 with stand $234.59 These swords are well made. Each sword has a hardwood polished red finished scabbard with prism reflective dragon design. The end caps and hilt are dark molds with a decorated design. The black cord wrappings nicely accentuate the scabbard color. The sword lengths are 39.625 inch 31 inch and 21.125 inch. The display stand is 14.875 x 12 x 2.875 inches and is constructed of wood material with a matte black painted finish. Features include:14.875 x 12 x 2.875 inch standKatana Hand Guard Width: 2.875 inchesKatana Handle: 10 x 2.875 inchesKatana Overall Length: 39.625 inchesKatana Blade Length: 26 inchesWakizashi Hand Guard Width: 2.875 inchesWakizashi Handle: 8.875 x 2.875 inchesWakizashi Overall Length: 31 inchesWakizashi Blade Length: 18.625 inchesTanto Hand Guard Width: 2.875 inchesTanto Katana Handle: 6.875 x 2.875 inchesTanto Katana Overall Length: 21.125 inchesTanto Katana Blade Length: 10.25 inches

Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella $29.99 The rain falls softly. The samurai draws his sword. Look, an umbrella. Either we just made it up, or that Haiku dates to around the 14th century. It is a little known fact that Samurai also carried umbrellas. Much as they later had to disguise their swords as canes, so they disguised their umbrellas as swords. In fact, there was one skilled umbrella maker who all the Samurai relied on for their Sword Handle Umbrellas. His name has been buried in the sands of time, but his plans have been preserved. And now, it is with great pleasure that we offer to you, the Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella. Glide it out of its nylon sheath. Hold it by its space-age plastic handle. Feel the balance. This is the umbrella you never knew you always wanted. No one will mess with you with this slung across your back, and even the rain will shudder when you pull it out. For, apart from looking unbelievably awesome, the Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella is a dang fine umbrella. It comes in full Katana size and travel Tanto size - for however you need to pack it.It will keep you dry and the envy of your friends. Precipitation doesn't stand a chance. Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella A really sturdy umbrella with the handle of a samurai sword. In fullisized "Katana" and travel-sized "Tanto." Push button opening. Nylon "scabbard" included - (Katana size has adjustable shoulder strap). Dimensions: Katana: 38.75" long x 41" opened diameter Tanto: closed: 16"; opened: approx. 27.25" long x 38" diameter

Katana $10 Katana

Samurai Sword Letter Opener $19.99 What are you using to open your bills now? Your finger? Your teeth? A butter knife? Wouldn't you rather annihilate envelopes with the style and grace of a samurai? Samurai weren't always the space-traveling, laser-wielding, mech-piloting adventurers they are today. In the past, they used to fight with swords and stuff. But seriously, we all know samurai are honorable, cool, and historically awesome. They wore armor and fought with swords and trained their mind as well as their body. They were the super heroes (and heroines!) of feudal Japan. And now you can have a little part of their legacy help you at work. The Samurai Sword Letter Opener features solid cast metal parts with antique bronze finish, real silver and gold accents, and samurai motif details. The grip is wood with the traditional katana wrap and feels powerful in your hand. Envelopes stand little chance against you now! They will simply cower like the meek harbingers of injustice you've always known them to be. There's even a wooden saya and stand to display your treasured weapon when you're not slaying processed trees with it. Product Specifications Fight against stupid bills with a samurai sword letter opener Solid cast metal parts with antique bronze finish and real silver & gold accents Grip is wood with the traditional katana wrap Stainless steel blade, wooden saya and stand Dimensions: 10.5" overall, 6.5" blade

Japanese 40-inch Samurai Katana Sword $61.31 This 40-inch Japanese Katana sword is crafted with a stainless steel blade and wooden handle. This Katana sword features an authentic-styled wooden sheath and includes a stand. Brand: Defender Model: 40-inch Japanese Samurai Katana Overall Dimensions: 42 inches long x 5 inches wide x 5 inches deep Length of blade: 26 inches Color: Stainless steel Handle materials and size: 5-inch wood handle Package Contents: Sword and stand only Stand: Wood Protective packaging: Wooden sheath Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

KILL BILL Katana Sword with Display Stand $151.51 Overall Sword Length: 41.25 Blade Length: 29.25 Handle Length: 12 Blade Material: Stainless Steel Handle Materials: Rubber coated metal wrapped with black thread in traditional katana wrap design Scabbard Material: Hardened Acrylic and Metal Stand Material: Wood Fashioned from the popular movie Kill Bill and Kill Bill Vol. 2 this fine reproduction katana is the most intricately designed swords for the best price you will find. This is the Bride s sword. Stainless steel blades are etched to appear to have the deadly sharpness of a real samurai sword although this blade is not sharpened for safety reasons. The Bride s blade features an additional engraving near the handle. The blade has a full twohanded 12 handle beautifully wrapped in thread as with most traditional katana handle wraps. As an added detail the ends of each handleare topped with goldpainted metal designs. This swordis beautiful Traditional and authentic long wrap technique featured on scabbard. And twotone intricate goldpainted metal trimmings throughout the sword make this a gorgeous addition to any sword collection.A matte black painted wood display stand also accompany this sword set. Ancient japanese lettering is painted in gold on the stand as well adding to the authentic look of this sword.

Sakura Samurai Art Hooded Sweatshirt by CafePress $45 Embody the spirit of the samurai when you wear this sakura samurai t-shirt featuring crossed katana and wakizashi swords. We also sell tote bags, pins, stationary, prints and many more unique gifts Art Hooded Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90

Kill Bill II Katana Sword Set with Stand $87.5 Katanas are the most intricately designed swords available Home decor reproductions from the popular movies Kill Bill Vol. I and Kill Bill Vol. II Set includes 2 swords, one for "Bill"; one for the "Bride" Bride's blade features an additional engraving near the handle Bill's scabbard engraved with a demon's face on the highly polished black case Full two-handed 12-inch handles beautifully wrapped in traditional katana style Authentic, traditional long-wrap technique featured on scabbards Intricate, two-tone, gold-painted metal trimmings throughout the swords make these a worthy addition to any sword collection Pommels topped with gold-painted metal designs Set includes a matte finish black painted wood display stand Ancient Japanese lettering painted in gold on the stand adds to the authentic look Overall length: 41.25 inches Blade Length: 29.25 inches Handle Length: 12 inches Blade: Stainless steel Handle: Rubber-coated, black thread-wrapped metal in traditional katana design Scabbard: Hardened acrylic and metal Stand: Wood For safety reasons, stainless steel blades are not sharpened--etched to imitate the deadly edge of a real Samurai sword Fully functional, not a toy, handle with care Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Trademark Poker 20320h KILL BILL Katana Sword with Display Stand $151.51 Overall Sword Length: 41.25 Blade Length: 29.25 Handle Length: 12 Blade Material: Stainless Steel Handle Materials: Rubber coated metal wrapped with black thread in traditional katana wrap design Scabbard Material: Hardened Acrylic and Metal Stand Material: Wood Fashioned from the popular movie Kill Bill and Kill Bill Vol. 2 this fine reproduction katana is the most intricately designed swords for the best price you will find. This is the Bride s sword. Stainless steel blades are etched to appear to have the deadly sharpness of a real samurai sword although this blade is not sharpened for safety reasons. The Bride s blade features an additional engraving near the handle. The blade has a full twohanded 12 handle beautifully wrapped in thread as with most traditional katana handle wraps. As an added detail the ends of each handleare topped with goldpainted metal designs. This swordis beautiful Traditional and authentic long wrap technique featured on scabbard. And twotone intricate goldpainted metal trimmings throughout the sword make this a gorgeous addition to any sword collection.A matte black painted wood display stand also accompany this sword set. Ancient japanese lettering is painted in gold on the stand as well adding to the authentic look of this sword.

Poker 20SW833 40Serpent Master Katana Swords $220.55 Beautiful decorative katana features a metal capped scabbard with faux snake skin finish. The metal blade is pressed with intricate black design and had a claw like tsuba to protect you hands. The handle has a serpent head reay to strike complete with composite plastic tounge and eyes. It measures 40 inches and includes black wooden stand. Definately a centerpiece in any room

Poker 007X32 Katana with Hidden Tanto $57.12 44 overall Katana 271/2 blade with 11 hidden Tanto. Two tone Lotus tsuba extended handle samurai katana with hidden tanto in handle. Blue wooden scabbard.

Samurai Swords (Hardcover) $50.87 Description not available.

Whetstone Historic Samurai 6 Katana Super Set With Display $359.42 Start or build your collection with six superior quality historic katana from Whetstone Cutlery . Each katana features a famous samurai from 1521 1636 with the family crest and name in Japanese characters inscribed on the sheath as well as a distinct tsuba. Also included is a card that details the legacy of each proud warrior.Make these katana a central show piece with the beautiful display stand. The stand features an emblem and the name of each samurai on the bottom with six spaces for the swords.Features include:. Six katana featuring famous samurai from 1521 1636. Oda Nobunaga (1534 1582). Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536 1598). Date Masamune (1567 1636). Uesugi Kenshin (1530 1578). Takeda Shingen (1521 1573). Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542 1616). Each sword features a unique tsuba. Each sheath is engraved with the name of the samurai in Japanese characters as well as their family crest. Carbon steel blade. Blade length: 26.25 inches. Brown cord wrapped handle. Handle length: 9.875 inches. Overall sword dimensions: 37.25 x 3 x 3 inches. Black display stand with emblem and samurai names in Japanese characters. Stand dimensions: 7.125 x 16.375 x 33.5 inches

Master Dragon Samurai Sword Set with Display Stand $272.03 This detailed set of master dragon samurai swords will look great on anyone s mantle. High quality 440 stainless steel blades combine with a gold metal trimmed hilt and pommel to create a striking piece. Throw in the high detail custom scabbards and a display stand and you have one tremendous set Features: nbsp; 39 inch Katana 31 inch Wakisashi 440 Stainless Steel blades High detail custom dragon scabbards Includes stand Excellent show piece Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.25 x 40.75 x 4 inches.

Red Dragon 40-inch Katana Samurai Sword $64.4 Enhance your home decor with a Red Dragon Katana Samurai sword Decorative accessory features dragon styling on the scabbard and tsuba Home decor accessory is composed of imitation fish skin Features a 28 inch blade Dragon style scabbard and tsuba 10.5-inch handle composed of quality poly resin with nylon wrap Measures 3 inches x 3 inches 41.5 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Trademark Poker 20SK9037 Whetstone Sky Samurai Sword Set of 3 with Stand $113.07 Conquer the stratosphere with the Sky Samurai Sword Set. The Sky Samurai sword set features three distinct swords: the katana wakizashi and tanto. The swords are unified by their dragon theme and each sword posses a detailed tsuba and glossy wooden sheath. Display these fine swords on the included display stand and begin or bolster your collection today.Features Include:. Tsuba with Dragon Imagery. Cord Wrapped Handle. Glossy Wooden Sheath with Dragon Image. Metal Blade. Display Stand. Katana Dimensions:. Overall: 39.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches. Blade Length: 25.75 inches. Handle Length: 10 inches. Wakizashi Dimensions:. Overall: 30.75 x 2.5 x 2 inches. Blade Length: 17.75 inches. Handle Length: 8.75 inches. Tanto Dimensions:. Overall: 21 x 2.5 x 2 inches. Blade Length: 10.25 inches. Handle Length: 6.75 inches. Stand Dimensions: 2.625 x 39.5 x 3 inches

Katana Sword - Ninja Costume Accessories $14.84 The best Samurai Sword is the Katana Sword. If you like Muromachi period (1392-1573) and their ancient weapons this sword is one of them. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance with a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. Perfect accessory for your dragon, samurai or ninja costumes. This Katana Sword is approximately 28 inches long.

Wood sculpture, 'Samurai Strategy' (Indonesia) $39.95 Holding his katana sword forward, a samurai neutralizes an attack before striking back. Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari's design captures the graceful elegance and powerful energy of the samurai. The katana can be disassembled.

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