Hanbon Forge – Black Shinobi Ninjato

This all black Shinobi Ninjato leaves nothing for the moonlight to reflect, even when drawing the blade the Shinobi with this sword keeps the night shadow. Though the almost 29 inch blade is blackened, it is crafted from 1060 high carbon steel and is tempered and entirely functional and this is paired with a full length katana tang which is dual-pinned into the grip with tough bamboo pegs. This ninjato is no costume or cosplay piece, but is able to be used for target cutting against appropriate sword targets.

The tsuba is crafted from precision-cut iron and the tsuka is hardwood with panels of genuine black-lacquered samegawa. It is handsomely overlaid in knotted leather ito grip wrap and included with the sword is a hardwood carved saya scabbard that is finished in textured lacquer and a black sageo cord of synthetic silk. Included with the sword is a cloth sword bag, a scabbard bag, a manufacturer’s production certificate, sword stand and a gift / display box for a complete presentation.

The shinobi (忍び), commonly known as ninja, were specialized agents of feudal Japan who practiced shinobi-no-jutsu, a collection of skills centered on espionage, reconnaissance, infiltration, deception, and unconventional warfare. Emerging most prominently during the turbulent Sengoku period, shinobi were employed by powerful warlords and clans to gather intelligence, infiltrate enemy strongholds, sabotage operations, and conduct missions where stealth and discretion were more valuable than open combat. Rather than the popular image of the solitary, black-clad assassin, historical shinobi were often ordinary-looking individuals who relied on disguise, observation, patience, and knowledge of terrain to accomplish their objectives. Their tradition represents a distinctly different expression of the Japanese warrior ideal—one that emphasized adaptability, intelligence, self-discipline, and accomplishing a mission through strategy rather than relying solely on martial strength.