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Musha Shinobi Ninja Sword with Black Blade

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(2 customer reviews)

$63.71$74.95

The Musha Shinobi Ninja Sword features a sharpened carbon steel blade with black finish. The blade has been through tempered to provide a good sword for light cutting at an affordable price. The tsuba is made of steel in a rustic charcoal black finish. The grip is wood wrapped in imitation ray skin and black cord. The handle is double pegged to the blade tang allowing the sword to be disassembled. The included saya is made of wood with a black lacquered finish and features a small ninja breathing tube housed inside.

Overall Length39 1/2''
Blade Length28 1/4''
Weight2 lb 6 oz
EdgeVery Sharp
Width31.4 mm
Thickness7.3 mm - 5.6 mm
PommelN/A
P.O.B.5 9/16''
Grip Length9 3/4''
Blade [1045 High Carbon Steel]
TypeNinja-to
ClassBattle Ready
CultureJapanese
ManufacturerMusha
Country of OriginChina

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2 reviews for Musha Shinobi Ninja Sword with Black Blade

  1. Lyle Y.

    Great Sword For The Money Even though to date there is no documented historical evidence in any museum or elsewhere supporting claims that the Ninja, a.k.a., Shinobi, ever used a sword with a straight blade and a square Tsuba, the Musashi “Koga Ninja Sword” is, in my opinion, one of the most affordable, fully functional and accurate reproductions on the market that adheres to the public’s uneducated perception of what the ever so popular Ninja sword looks like and one of the reasons I wanted one for my collection.

    While the descriptions abound regarding the length of the Ninjato vary from some that are as short as a Wakizashi to some that are as long as a Katana, I chose one that was lengthy, similar to a Katana because of my Tameshigiri training. I also wanted one that was basic in design, not ornate or having any special extra’s as is typical with many production Ninjato’s. In that regard, the Musashi Koga Ninja Sword is as bare boned as they come without sacrificing its designed purpose as a weapon for cutting. Simplicity and effectiveness all played a role in choosing a my Ninjato example. Since I never buy swords that aren’t fully functional and I did intend on cutting with it, safety was a key factor, as well. I could have skimped out and bought a cheap stainless steel wall hanger as an example for my collection, but anyone who knows anything about swords will agree that stainless steel swords are never meant to be swung and by no means ever safe to be used for cutting purposes. 

    Another reason I wanted one was to compare its cutting and thrusting capabilities to that of the Samurai’s Katana and Wakizashi design, which have been effective throughout hundreds of years of battle proven practicality.

    Upon first handling this sword out of the box, it was a little awkward, since I’ve had very little experience with a straight bladed Japanese style sword. However, after familiarizing myself further with how it feels and developing muscle memory from handling it, I found it to be quite comfortable. Its fit and finish are impressive considering its minimal cost, everything was nice and tight. The blade also tappers both in width and thickness from the Habaki to the Kissaki. The Ito is well wrapped and tight. The Tsuka is consistant in shape throughout its length without the hourglass shape so commonly seen in Japanese style swords.
    The Samegawa is black and has a slight rubbery feel on the fingetnails. The Kashira, Fuchi, Menuki, two Seppa and Habaki appear to be made of the same surface darkened metal material which I’m assuming is a zinc alloy. The Tsuba on mine is not blackened solid copper as advertised, it is steel, since a magnet sticks to it and in my opinion, more ideal than copper. Also, the blade is not anodized as advertised, rather, it is chemically blued similar to so many firearms. The Saya came nicely finished in glossy black and the Sageo came tightly tied in a common presentation knot, which I have untied for traditional use. The Kurigata is a bit boxy, lacking the traditional round edge and the Shito-Dome appear to be painted metal. This sword did not come with a protective sword bag.

    I disassembled the entire sword for inspection before attempting to cut with it (as I do with all my Japanese style swords). I ended up cleaning off a few burs from the Nakago, which to my surprise is 2/3’s the length of the Tsuka, making the sword truly “full tang”. Stamped into one side of the Nakago between the two Mekugi ana is the word “SHINOBI” In uppercase American lettering and the Musashi kanji is engraved into the other side with what appears to have been some sort of rotary tool. I reamed out a few burs on the Mekugi ana , replaced the Mekugi and all around fine tuned the entire piece. Upon close inspection, there wasn’t any noticeable internal cracking within the Tsuka, which was actually hardwood as advertised. I also put a razor’s edge on the blade by stropping it on leather with a bit of Mother’s Mag & Aluminum Polish.

    After fine tunning and polishing the edge, I found that it cuts very well with minimal movement to the target, which is ideal. Overall, it’s a solidly built sword and fully capable of performing the demanding cutting techniques of Tameshigiri. The blade is very stiff, giving me the impression that it is thoroughly tempered as advertized and I wouldn’t hesitate to try it out on bamboo or Tatami rolled around a wood dowel. Despite it having no Bo-hi, it’s not as unbalanced as I originally thought it would be.

    As a Tameshigiri practitioner, retired Martial Artist and Japanese sword connoisseur, it is very important to me to try my hand at a variety of Japanese sword types, regardless if they are historically accurate or not. The sword now rests on a wooden vertical display stand.

    Lyle D. Yates-Master Instructor.

  2. hellbuck (verified owner)

    For only ~$70, it’s a surprisingly functional weapon that feels pretty good. True to its advertisement, it’s an affordable blade that doesn’t compromise in appearance nor usability. It may not be the most ornate work of art, nor is it the most rock-solid in terms of longevity and material quality; but it is indeed a simple tool that can do its job, and that’s fine by me for $70.

    The one and only true complaint I have about this piece is the saya/scabbard. This may or may not be true for everyone, but my scabbard wasn’t an entirely snug fit, which caused the sword to rattle unpleasantly when jostled around in its sheathed state. YMMV however.

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