The Nagamaki Sword of Abe Masakatsu

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HAND SHARPENING: Hand Sharpened

ENGRAVING: No thanks

Swords of Northshire is proud to offer free US shipping for all of our products. Shipping times vary based on location and customization.

We are incredibly proud of our craftsmanship. Thus, we offer a lifetime guarantee on ALL our swords. If ever you have issues with our blades, simply give us a shout. We will repair or replace your sword for no charge. We send our products through verified shipping to ensure safe and reliable handling; if somehow your sword is not delivered, we will refund you 100% the cost.

This nagamaki has a very unique structure. It’s a mix between katana and naginata swords, but the Unokubi-Zukuri blade shape is one of a kind. A traditional Japanese sword, this style has an extra long handle, and was used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Our nagamaki for sale are entirely handmade by master craftsmen who have studied traditional Japanese and Chinese sword making techniques. Browse our selection of battle-ready nagamaki to discover a full tang blade that is equally ready to be used for practical purposes or a display piece in your home.

The Creation Process

When creating a nagamaki sword, a swordsmith repeatedly heat treats the blade to remove all impurities and ensure the metal is strong and flexible. Each blade is then hand sharpened and engraved to your specifications.

Our nagamaki for sale arrive with a black lacquered hardwood saya, rayskin wrap, buffalo horn koiguchi, silk sageo/ito, genuine same' (rayskin), and premium iron fittings. The tang is secured with two bamboo mekugi and features a hand engraved mei (signature). It is a very good choice for dojo and iaido use, gifts, cutting practice, and display. Our battle-ready nagamaki are sharp enough to slice through all kinds of materials from bamboo to bone without damaging the blade.

  • Hand Forged, Full Tang Sword
  • Unokubi Zukuri Style Naginata / Katana Hybrid
  • 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade
  • Hardwood Saya with Rayskin Wrap and Buffalo Horn
  • Genuine Rayskin and Silk Wrapped Tsuka
  • Traditional 14 Stage Hand Polished Finish
  • High Quality Iron Fittings
  • Handle Length: 15.7"
  • Blade Length: 27.9"
  • Thickness Near Handle: 0.30"
  • Width Near Handle: 1.24"
  • Weight (with Saya): 3.64 lbs
  • Weight (without Saya): 3.11 lbs
  • Overall Length: 47.2"
  • Point of Balance: 5" from tsuba
  • Hardness (HRC): 60

FAQ

We pride ourselves on our top-notch customer service. We’re in direct contact with you regarding your order from start to finish. We also send pictures of the finished sword for your approval (and excitement!) before shipping. Other companies may accept orders and rush to fulfill them as soon as possible, whereas all of our swords are hand-forged and made to order by master smiths using the time-honored traditional Japanese & Chinese techniques. These swords are not fashioned on an assembly line; each is crafted with the care & respect the heritage deserves.

We refer to Japanese Quality to emphasize the difference from swords that are Made in China and of low quality & mass produced. All of our swords are fully handmade-to-order in the traditional way they have been forged for many generations. Many Longquan swordsmiths received their knowledge directly from Japanese forges; there is a rich history of information sharing between the two cultures. In these modern times, a Japanese Katana and a Longquan Katana are functionally the same.

Forever guarantee: We stand behind the quality of our swords. After your sword is created at the forge, we will send you pictures and will only ship after your approval. If at any time you have issues with the craftsmanship of your sword, please reach out to us and we will do our best to make things right.

Unless indicated otherwise, every sword is hand-forged and made-to-order for a high-quality & unique product created for you. This intricate process takes 3-4 weeks to complete. We’ll send pictures of your sword by email for confirmation (please whitelist sales@swordsofnorthshire.com to make sure you get our email). Tanto and wakizashi swords usually take around 4 weeks. Highly customized swords such as blades of a custom length or custom painted scabbards will typically take 4-5 weeks. For most orders, we estimate 4-6 weeks from the time the order is submitted to when you receive it. If you need a sword by a specific date or within a shorter time frame, contact us and we can see about prioritizing your order.

We ship to anywhere in the United States for free! For all other countries, we offer a flat shipping rate of $19.

Customers are responsible for customs taxes & duties.

Yes, you can customize every sword on our website. Even if you’re not happy with the existing options available to you, you can request just about any change you could think of. We can change most fittings, wrappings, and blade coloring (black, red, or blue) for free. These kinds of requests can be made in the order comments section during checkout. If what you need done is more complex and might cost extra, please contact us with your request. If you make a request in the comments section when ordering your sword and it happens to cost extra we’ll kindly follow-up and explain the cost difference and send an invoice for the cost if you’re happy with it.

Yes we've recreated many customer's favorite swords, please send details and pictures to sales@swordsofnorthshire.com and we’ll let you know about the possibilities and quote.

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