Functional Oriental Shirasayas

Traditionally, when a katana was not expected to be used for long periods of time, its mountings were changed out. The tsuba was removed, as were the more classic fittings, they were replaced with plain wood fittings, converting the katana into a shirasaya. At Dark Knight Armoury, we offer a selection of stunning blades that echo the look of this intriguing sword style. Historically, the shirasaya was not meant for combat, and few katana were actually left this way out of preference - the warrior simply stored the katana this way, and when conflict arose, there was usually time to have the fittings changed out again, to make the katana more suitable for combat. Unlike its historical counterpart, though, these shirasaya are designed to be this way, and thus, are perfectly suitable for use, just as a traditional katana would be. The only difference is that the distinctive and altogether rare form of the shirasaya makes it a more unique part of any warrior's collection, as well as a more noteworthy weapon choice when it comes to wielding a blade in sparring or cutting competitions. As shirasaya were often left on display, many also feature ornate carvings and a stunning overall look, and that tradition is kept alive in our selection of functional shirasaya, as many feature stunning details that make them as appealing to look at as they are fun to handle and wield. As a warrior, if you are looking for something that is more distinctive and unique to wield, you cannot go wrong by selecting the katana. But for something even more rare, even more distinctive, you should select, instead, a blade from Dark Knight Armoury's functional shirasaya collection. The flash of steel and the unique look of these blades will make them almost unforgettable for all who see them.

 

Shirasaya Katana Item # ED2020 The Shirasaya Katana is a great functional oriental sword. The Shirasaya Katana has an overall length of 35.5 inches and a blade length of 27 inches. The Shirasaya Katana has a wooden handle and a wooden scabbard is included. Price:  $128.00

Shirasaya Wakizashi Item # ED2021 The Shirasaya Wakizashi has an overall length of 24 inches and a blade length of 17.25 inches. The Shirasaya Wakizashi has a wooden handle and a wooden scabbard is included. This Shirasaya Wakizashi is a great sword for martial arts. Price:  $88.00