Ronin Katana – One Handed Italian Arming Sword
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Price range: $247.50 through $275.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 38 5/8''
- Weight
- 3 lb 1.8 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Ronin Katana - One Handed Italian Arming Sword
This Italian Arming Sword by Ronin Katana has a sharpened blade of 1075 high carbon steel which is mounted into a hilt of stainless steel and secured with a peen over the fishtail pommel for a durable hilt construction. The grip is wood which is wrapped in leather and finished with a final binding of black cord. The sword is paired with a wood-core scabbard which is wrapped in black leather and completed with a metal chape and metal hanging buckles.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 38 5/8''
- Blade Length
- 30 13/16''
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 3 lb 1.8 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/4''
- Thickness
- 7.2 mm - 3.4 mm
- Width
- 47.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 15/16''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Arming Sword
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What materials are used in the blade and hilt? Common Question
The blade is 1075 high carbon steel; the guard and fishtail pommel are stainless steel, with a wood grip wrapped in leather and finished with black cord.
Q How is the hilt constructed? Common Question
The tang is peened over the pommel for a durable, rattle‑free construction.
Q Does it come sharpened? Common Question
Yes, the edge is listed as sharp.
Q What is included with the sword? Common Question
A wood‑core scabbard wrapped in black leather with a metal chape and hanging buckles.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
Point of balance is about 5 1/4 inches from the guard, giving a forward but controllable feel typical of arming swords.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 38 5/8 inches, blade length 30 13/16 inches, grip length 4 15/16 inches, weight 3 lb 1.8 oz.
Q Is this suitable for cutting or reenactment? Common Question
It is classified as battle ready with a sharpened edge, suitable for cutting practice; check event rules for reenactment since many require blunt edges.
Q What historical style does it represent? Common Question
A one‑handed Italian arming sword form with a straight cross and fishtail pommel.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Manufacturer: Ronin Katana; Country of origin: China.
Q Any care tips? Common Question
Keep the carbon steel blade lightly oiled, wipe after handling, and avoid storing long‑term in the leather scabbard to prevent moisture buildup.
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Ronin Katana: Italian Arming Sword Review and Destruction
The Maker
Ronin Katana
Ronin Katana offers the largest selection of Samurai swords. After traveling to Longquan city, founder Chris Scoggin dedicated years to crafting a line of revolutionary Japanese and European swords.
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Good looking and well-finished arming sword I recently purchased this sword and was surprised by how nice it is for the money. It’s tight and has no rattles. Fit and finish is above average. It’s finished far better than I imagined. It seems somewhat heavy but that’s my only complaint. I don’t cut with my swords so can’t comment on cutting performance. It’s a great sword for the money and looks as if it costs more than it did.
Pleasantly surprised. Solid construction. Great fit and finish. Comes sharp with a piercing, needle point. Great blade geometry with a gradual, continuous taper. Distal tapered also. Balance is about 5 inches up from the hilt and the resonant cutting edge is right where the fuller ends. Comes with a typical scabbard for the price range. I don’t have a ton of swords, but because of its balance, weight, blade geometry and sharpness, this has now become my go-to combat blade (if ever such a thing was needed).
As others have stated, it is a lovely sword. Everything seems tight with no noticeable blade scratches or weird bevels. Money well spent.
Cheers again KoA!
This is the first sword i have bought and overall i have a pretty mixed feeling about it.
The sword itself is basically exactly what i expected for the price range.
All the fittings are tight and the grip is comfortable, the point of balance is a little far forward for me but not unreasonable.
The blade itself is perfectly straight but is offset by about 2 degrees compared to the hilt, almost unnoticeable but definitely there.
The scabbard however i am not impressed with, the sword sits extremely loosely in it and slides out easily, even holding it slightly down is enough for it to slide out.
The glue in it is also not properly done and every time you sheath and unsheathe the sword streaks and flecks of glue cover it. This may improve with time but i am not impressed. The belt that comes with it is also not ideal although not a big problem.
Overall I’d say the sword itself is around a 4.5 star rating (For the price range), and the scabbard is a 1.5
I really like this sword, that being said I have 2 issues with it that can be delt with. First is the stock grip not a fan , Im planing one rewrapping it. Next is the scabbard I’m doing away with the suspension system. Aside from those 2 issues this is a great sword for the price especially if you want an arming sword that can double as a hand and a half sword.