Sword Testing Video

The War fan was one of the most important tools in Japanese Feudal warfare. The fan was used by the general of the army to direct the troops during battle. Different motions of the fan signaled how the troops moved. However, the wart fan was used for more than just directing troops.

During the Sengoku period several prominant generals used the war fans to save their lives. The most famous case was in the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. Kenshin rushed straight for Shigen during the battle of Kawanakjima. He burst into Shingen's tent and attacked him with his sword. Shingen used his war fan to deflect the sword.

According to Japanese mythology Ryujin was the god of the seas. Similar to Chinese mythology, the ruler of the seas took the form of a dragon. His palace was under the ocean and constructed from red and white coral. Jelly fish, sea turtles and fish were his servants. The rulers of Japan would trace their lineage to Ryujin. Because of this fact, it was recorded that the Empress Jingu was able to control the tides that won the victory over the Korean navy.

The sword includes a certificate of authenticity, and sword bag.

• Blade: The blade of the steel has been hand crafted of high carbon steel. The carbon has been hand hammered throughout the blade to give the blade a consistent hardness. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to better balance the blade and give audible feedback when the sword is swung. A Hamon runs the length of the blade ending at the blade's Kissake. The blade comes full tang and sharpened.
• Saya: The Saya has been constructed from wood with a black piano lacquer finish. A black cotton Sage-o has been tied around a bright copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi has been hardened.
• Tsuba: The Habaki is a one piece brass construction over a brass Seppa. The Tsuba is a ring of fans with gold and silver plated highlights. Each fan is highly detailed.
• Tsuka: The Fuchi features gold and silver plated fans. The Tsuka core is wooden with a Ray Skin Same wrapped over the wood. A black cotton Ito has been wrapped over the Same. Two bamboo Mekugi secure the tang in the Tsuka. Oxidized copper Menuki decorate each side of the Tsuka. The Kashira features another gold fan.