 47 Ronin
Katana (赤穂義士刀)
The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of
the Samurai from the Edo period. Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the
Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The highest ranking master of
protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper
matters of etiquette in this task. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike
each other and the teacher insulted his student at every opportunity. No longer
able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the
attack. This act led to Asano's ordered suicide (seppuku) and the confiscation
of his property. On December 14, 1702, nearly one year after Asano's death, 47
of Asano's men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their
revenge. After a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for
his transgressions against their former master. When he refused he was beheaded.
For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku. They
are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty
inherent in the Samurai.
The Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano's 47 Ronin. The
blackened iron Tsuba depicts Asano's followers on their vengeful march. The
blade is hand forged & folded Swedish powder steel with Hi in a traditional
Shinogi Zukuri style.
- Made by Hanwei Forge
- Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
- Folded High-Carbon Blade
- Authentically constructed
- Quality fittings
- This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
- Blade length: 28 1/2"
- Handle length: 11"
- Overall length: 40 1/2"
- Weight: 2lb 7oz
- Differentially tempered
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life
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