Store Location
5980 66th Street North, Suite M, St Petersburg, FL 33709
Store Hours
Monday — Friday
11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
We are working on big things at Nihonzashi! Please understand that we may have to close without notice while we tend to important work for the shop. Please call our shop number with questions and to make sure we are open to meet your sword needs!
(At this time we are not able to offer Sword Customizations or Repairs. Please check back we will update the listings as soon as we can.)
**NEW**
In stock mini tetsubo with FREE SHIPPING
Japanese swords, equipment, custom knives and more. Our focus is supporting students of the sword and providing high quality functional swords and a full line of accessories. If you study iaido, battodo, kenjutsu, or any other form of Japanese swordsmanship - this is the place for you.
Classic Tiger Katana New Old Stock Condition! This sword is new in box made in 2005. Get that perfect Christmas gift now, this sword ships from our store.
Only One Available. These photos are of the actual sword you will receive.
The 29 3/4" K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. the blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides and has a loud and high hatsuji voice. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The ray skin (same) is covered on the handle (tsuka) with black Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves and metal antiqued koiguchi and kurigata.
Overall: 44 1/2"
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Handle Length: 13 3/4"
Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Sori: 7/8"
Blade Steel: K120C
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40
We offer a full line of training equipment and services. We are a one stop shop for your training and collecting needs. We offer training, sharpening, and repair in addition to a full line of iaito and shinken. Buy from a company that can do more than just ship you a sword.
Discounted Prices (normally 15% to 40% off of retail) 90 Day Money Back Guarantee.
When one sword is just not enough - Nihonzashi
Store Hours
Monday — Friday
11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed