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Shinwa ScarletFang Shirasaya Sword has a red lacquered hardwood handle, shown atop ornate display box. The red lacquered scabbard matches the red hardwood handle and “Shinwa” logo is on the black Damascus steel blade. The shirasaya sword and scabbard seamlessly fit together with both vibrant red lacquered handle and scabbard. A brass habaki can be found just beneath the red hardwood handle of the shirasaya. Detailed look at the silky smooth appearance of the red lacquered hardwood handle. Zoomed view of the brass habaki above the “Shinwa” logo on the black Damascus steel handle. The black Damascus steel blade shown in detail with distinct color pattern. The black Damascus steel blade shown sliding into the red lacquered scabbard atop a bamboo mat.
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Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya

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3.5 out of 5 Customer Rating
  • FULL-TANG DAMASCUS BLADE: The 29” black Damascus steel blade is expertly hand-forged, revealing over 1,000 layers of distinctive patterning.
  • STRIKING BLACK DAMASCUS FINISH: The deep-toned steel enhances the sword’s mystique and sets it apart from traditional designs.
  • SEAMLESS SHIRASAYA DESIGN: The smooth transition from kashira to saya base creates an elegant, uninterrupted profile.
  • PREMIUM HARDWOOD CONSTRUCTION: Both the handle and saya feature a satiny, hand-lacquered finish for a refined look and enhanced durability.
  • PERFECTLY BALANCED DISPLAY PIECE: At 40” overall, it offers an ideal blend of size, weight, and aesthetic appeal for collectors.
Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya
  • FULL-TANG DAMASCUS BLADE: The 29” black Damascus steel blade is expertly hand-forged, revealing over 1,000 layers of distinctive patterning.
  • STRIKING BLACK DAMASCUS FINISH: The deep-toned steel enhances the sword’s mystique and sets it apart from traditional designs.
  • SEAMLESS SHIRASAYA DESIGN: The smooth transition from kashira to saya base creates an elegant, uninterrupted profile.
  • PREMIUM HARDWOOD CONSTRUCTION: Both the handle and saya feature a satiny, hand-lacquered finish for a refined look and enhanced durability.
  • PERFECTLY BALANCED DISPLAY PIECE: At 40” overall, it offers an ideal blend of size, weight, and aesthetic appeal for collectors.
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Price reduced from $169.99 to NOW $154.98 You Save 9% -9%
The Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya is a breathtaking fusion of traditional Japanese artistry and contemporary refinement. Featuring a 29” full-tang black Damascus steel blade, this sword is meticulously hand-forged to showcase over 1,000 layers of intricate patterning. The deep, brooding finish of the Damascus steel enhances its striking visual appeal, creating a bold contrast against the sleek, uninterrupted profile of the shirasaya design. Seamlessly flowing from the kashira to the saya base, the ScarletFang embodies minimalist sophistication in every detail. Crafted for collectors and enthusiasts alike, the ScarletFang is encased in a finely polished hardwood handle and saya, both finished with a satiny hand-lacquered coating for durability and elegance. Measuring 40” overall, this masterpiece balances tradition and modern aesthetics, making it an exceptional display piece. Whether admired for its craftsmanship or its refined simplicity, this sword is a testament to Shinwa’s dedication to superior swordmaking.

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 30 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Shinwa ScarletFang Handmade Shirasaya Samurai Sword is a masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern elegance. The blade, crafted from 29 black Damascus steel, is highly praised for its excellent quality and distinctive pattern. The overall appearance of the sword is frequently noted for its sleek design and sophisticated look, making it a standout piece for any collection.

Summary topics

  • Blade Quality (38%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the blade, describing it as excellent and very nice.
  • Aesthetic Appeal (14%): Customers expressed appreciation for the good look of the blade, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.

Review topics: ["quality","looks","finish","works","box","sword","blade","steel","knicks","edge","piece","wakizashi","buy"].

Review highlights

  • "Good look and blade is very nice." — Ebo01
  • "Overall it is a beautiful functional sword and I would highly recommend this to any collector and or martial artist." — Matthew A.
  • "The black Damascus finish is excellent and looks great." — Matthew A.

Reviews

Beautiful and functional

"First of all this is a beautiful blade! Shipped fast and in what I would call an okay faux felt display box. The black Damascus finish is excellent and looks great. It is very lightweight and the paint and lacquer work on the handle and scabbard is excellent. Blade came straight as an arrow no twists or bends or curves only complaint is the blade was sharp but not as sharp as I would like to have seen but it's only a $150 sword so that's to be expected. Overall it is a beautiful functional sword and I would highly recommend this to any collector and or martial artist. I am a martial artist with over 20 years weapons training and these have been my thoughts on it."

— Matthew A. (5/5)

very prettty sword! is also very light and sharp! ill def buy more shinwa swords

"A1!"

— Donald W. (5/5)

Amazing

"The price is insanely cheap for the the quality that it is. 10/10 would buy again."

— Scott A. (5/5)

Outstanding Sword

"Love my sword it was more then I expected I will order more of these swords"

— Shawn J. (5/5)

Great Deal

"Really nice steel. Great finish on the forge welded Damascus, and the red lacquer on the wood is smooth and flawless. The Shinwa logo is printed on the blade near the handle, that's fine, but "made in China" is printed right underneath. I would like to polish the printing off, however I don't want to remove the black Damascus acid finish."

— William A. (5/5)

Elegant design

"Elegant and simple...just what was needed for my collection. The hand feel is pleasantly different from the standard katanas I own. The finish and lacquer work on both the scabbard and handle are excellent. The blade appears to be quite delicate but it tests out quite hard at the edge. I wasn’t sure if I would like the “black” Damascus but it is quite a nice contrast with the amber layers, Snow White and deep solid black of the furniture. It arrived in a simple drawstring bag and satin box. The box itself left a bit to be desired but it wasn’t terrible either. Overall, at the $99.98 price point it’s a nice buy."

— Richard O. (5/5)

Just got my sword, will

"Just got my sword, will have to say I was doubtful at first, after reading comments about other scarletfangs. After opening the box I was surprised. The sword came in a red box embellished with dragons and was two tone red it might be silk, with two latches. The sword was in a black cotton sleeve with a tie at the top. Once I removed the sword, low and behold, it has a nice red lacquered finish wit no dings or scratches. After pulled the sword from its saya, I was even more pleased the blade was not bent or chipped just a little dirty. Am waiting now for the cleaning kit to come in. I will be ordering from true swords again."

— Reid M. (5/5)

5-Jul

"Love this sword! The finish on this Damascus steel is amazing. Everyone I showed this sword to was in awe of the color of the blade. The shipping was excellent, it actually came into a day early too. It was sharp but I had it sharpened by an expert, and very little of the finish came off of it but that was expected. I recommend trueswords to anyone collecting swords/weapons in general."

— Caleb L. (5/5)

4price5star

"True swords has been very good to me. I have been a returning customer for around 10 years now and have never been dissapointed. With true swords you get exactly what you see. Now on to the sword itself. It is a wonderful blade and is sharp on 1 and 3/4 sides of the blade. It is sturdy and IS made of folded steel. It came in sharp but needs to be sharpened to get thay razor edge. It IS a full size Japanese sword means about an 11 inch handle. My sword came in a little bent from the timpering process but thats hardly noticable. ~N.A. Bartchlett~ Ps. The TS app is really convenient"

— Noah B. (5/5)

Good sword

"Got the sword came with a nice edge on it. I had left a comment on it but I'm not seeing it. The sword is printed I learned this when I accidentally scratched the blade rather than seeing the Damascus pattern I saw plain steel. Other than that it's a keeper."

— Anonymous (4/5)

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