Katana Shirasaya
Zatoichi shirasaya katana in action
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Shira-Saya Katana $138.00 27" blade. Overall length is 35-1/2"... |
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Handmade Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword w/ High Gloss Wood Saya $49.75 This is a hand made razor sharp entry level practical shirasaya style katana sword. . The Shirasaya first came into use when the sword smiths needed a place to temporarily store their sword blades. Newly forged katana swords were often stored in wooden sheath to store until they could be fitted. After sword carrying was banned in Japan, some Samurais uses Shirasaya style katana to conceal their sw... |
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Ninja Straight Japanese Shirasaya Katana Samurai Sword $45.95 |
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4pc JAPANESE BLACK SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $38.99 |
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LACQUERED NATURAL WOOD SHIRASAYA SWORD Samurai Katana $33.81 |
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4pc JAPANESE SHIRASAYA KATANA SWORD SET w/ STAND $49.95 |
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4pc JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET - Stand $49.95 |
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Sasuke Shirasaya Anime Sword Cosplay White Katana $30.95 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $14.39 |
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3 Tier Natural Wood Katana Kake Shirasaya Sword Stand $16.19 |
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4pc JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORDS SET $35.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE BLACK SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $34.99 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SHIRASAYA SWORDS SET $14.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORDS SET $29.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORDS SET $29.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE BLACK SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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Ninja Straight Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $45.95 |
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Ninja Straight Japanese Shirasaya Katana Samurai Sword $45.95 |
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JP shirasaya katana claying sanmai blade rosewood saya $278.66 |
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40.6"2000layers jp shirasaya katana razor sharp blade $162.35 |
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Handmade Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword $57.98 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $13.99 |
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1 Tier BUSHIDO Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $9.99 |
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3 Tier Natural Wood Katana Kake Shirasaya Sword Stand $9.99 |
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Hand Forged Rose Japanese Katana Sword Shirasaya Iaido $4.99 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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Handmade Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword $57.98 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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Hand Forged Japanese Red Rose Shirasaya Katana Sword $24.99 |
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Hand Forged Sun Zu Japanese Katana Sword Shirasaya $24.99 |
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Sasuke Shirasaya Anime Sword Cosplay White Katana $30.95 |
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3 Tier Natural Wood Katana Kake Shirasaya Sword Stand $9.99 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $13.99 |
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1 Tier BUSHIDO Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $9.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SHIRASAYA SWORDS SET $14.99 |
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Handmade Sharp Zetsurin Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $62.99 |
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Handmade White Zetsurin Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $62.99 |
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HuaLeeWood Japanese Sword Shirasaya Katana Razor Sharp $27.05 |
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Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Shirasaya HuaLee Saya*166 $31.53 |
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4pc JAPANESE BLACK SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $29.99 |
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Handmade Zatoichi Straight Shirasaya Katana Sword Sharp $55.98 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $33.99 |
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O-Ren Ishii Kill Bill Curved Shirasaya Katana Sword $34.95 |
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Handmade Sharp Zetsurin Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $62.99 |
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Handmade White Zetsurin Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $62.99 |
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HANDMADE JP SHIRASAYA KATANA RAZOR SHARP BLADE CUT BAMB $63.13 |
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New Japanese Shirasaya Art Of War Samurai Katana Sword $39.99 |
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Ninja Straight Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $45.95 |
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Sasuke Shirasaya Anime Katana Animation Samurai Sword $21.95 |
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Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword O-Ren W/Inscription New $19.98 |
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Hand Forged Rose Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Iaido $4.50 |
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Hand Forged Sun Zi Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya $4.50 |
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O-Ren Ishii Kill Bill Curved Shirasaya Katana Sword New $49.95 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $13.99 |
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1 Tier BUSHIDO Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $9.99 |
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3 Tier Natural Wood Katana Kake Shirasaya Sword Stand $9.99 |
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Handmade Sharp Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $55.55 |
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Handmade Shirasaya Zatoichi FullTang Katana Sword Sharp $106.98 |
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3 Sword & Stand Shirasaya Samurai Katana Set $42.29 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $14.39 |
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3 Tier Natural Wood Katana Kake Shirasaya Sword Stand $16.19 |
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1 Tier BUSHIDO Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $14.39 |
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Sasuke Shirasaya Anime Sword Cosplay White Katana $31.37 |
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JP SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SHIRASAYA HUALEE SAYA *166 $32.99 |
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Handmade Natural Wood Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $38.98 |
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4 Pcs Shirasaya Samurai Katana Natural Wood Sword Set $42.98 |
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3pc YAKUZA KILL BILL CURVED SHIRASAYA KATANA SWORD SET $33.99 |
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Shirasaya Bamboo Sword 41" Katana Stainless Steel $28.99 |
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Musashi Shirasaya Handmade Sword Full Tang 40" Katana $59.99 |
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Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword Wood Saya $57.98 |
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Musashi Handmade Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword Sharp $38.98 |
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O-Ren Ishii Kill Bill Curved Shirasaya Katana Sword $49.95 |
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Fantasy Shirasaya Anime Ninja Katana Sword Unsharpened $22.98 |
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Handmade Black Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $55.55 |
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Handmade Sharp Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword $55.55 |
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claying shirasaya killbill katana adsorb tungsten blade $135.29 |
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4pc YAKUZA JAPANESE SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $33.99 |
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Ryumon Natural Shirasaya Hand Forged Katana $260.00 |
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Ryumon Red Wood Shirasaya Hand Forged Katana $260.00 |
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Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword Sharp $47.98 |
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1 Tier Black Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $14.39 |
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1 Tier BUSHIDO Japanese Sword Katana Shirasaya Stand $14.39 |
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Sasuke Shirasaya Anime Sword Cosplay White Katana $31.37 |
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Black Zatoichi Shirasaya Sword Japanese Samurai Katana $29.98 |
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Black Shirasaya Samurai Katana Japanese Ninja Sword $36.99 |
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Red Zatoichi Shirasaya Sword Japanese Samurai Katana $29.98 |
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4pc JAPANESE BLACK SHIRASAYA SAMURAI KATANA SWORD SET $34.99 |
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4pc JAPANESE SAMURAI KATANA SHIRASAYA SWORDS SET $34.99 |
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HAND FORGED FUNCTIONAL MUSASHI SHIRASAYA KATANA SWORD $55.50 |
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FUNCTIONAL HAND FORGED MUSASHI SHIRASAYA KATANA SWORD w $55.50 |
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Hand Forged Black Japanese Katana Sword Shirasaya $34.99 |
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Hand Forged Sun Zu Japanese Katana Sword Shirasaya $34.99 |
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Hand Forged Japanese Blue Shirasaya Katana Sword Iaido $34.99 |
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Hand Forged Japanese Red Rose Shirasaya Katana Sword $34.99 |
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FUNCTIONAL HAND FORGED MUSASHI SHIRASAYA KATANA SWORD $55.50 |
Should i get a Shirasaya or a plain Katana?
Its not like i'm going to slaughter people so i really dont really need a gaurd, and the cleanliness and simplicity of a shirasaya make it appealing. but, that could be just the problem, its too simple. what do you think?
It would depend on what you want them for. The katana would be great for practice, especially if you are a beginner. The shirasaya was actually invented by Samurai during the time when katanas were first outlawed in Japan. They carried the Shirasaya around openly and nobody knew that it was a sword. Because of the absence of the guard or tsuba, it might be better to practice with a katana instead.
Some Popular Japanese Sword Components
The Japanese term Koshirae is a term that describes the Japanese Sword with their components being worn. This term is used to define all of the component parts, like the Tsuba and Scabbard. The Shirasaya is a term that describes the wooden sheath and grip of the sword when it's in storage. The terms are the same, but one defines being in use and the other in storage. Koshirae isn't used any longer in current speech, as the term Tsukuru has replaced it. Tsukuri means to create, to make or to manufacture.
Lets explore a few of the most popular Japanese Sword Mounting pieces.
The Habaki
The Habaki is the piece of metal that wraps itself around the blade right above the Tsuba. The Habaki has two purposes. One is to hold the Tsuba in place, and the other is to keep the weapon inside the Scabbard or Saya. Sometimes through lots of use the Habaki can cause normal wear and tear on the sword, which will cause the owner to have to get a new Scabbard.
The Saya
Scabbard means Saya in Japanese, specifically in the defintion of a sword or knife. In laymens terms it is the handle of the sword. Normally these are constructed from very light wood, with a high lacquer finish. Since the wood is so light, you have to be very careful when you draw the sword, or it can slice right through the saya and slice one or more of your fingers, possibly even cut one off! One side of the Saya has a wooden knob attached to it so you can connect a braided cord known as the Sageo.
The Sageo
The Sageo is constructed with silk, leather or cotton. It is made to be put through the hole inside of the Kurigata, which is a hole in the Saya. Sword Masters use several different methods to wrap and tie the Sageo onto the Saya for display and cosmetic purposes.
The Tsuba
The Tsuba is located Right between the Habaki and right before the Saya or Scabbard. It's the guard that is round or once in a while you'll find it square, that is located at the end of the Scabbard. You'll see this a lot on Katana Swords. Weapon owners usually control the Sword by placing their right index finger on the Tsuba. It's also used to protect the hand since it prevents the hand from sliding into the blade when a thrust is given by the user. It is NOT made for the purpose of protection from an opponent strike.
Centuries ago, the Tsuba was made from stronger metal and was made more for combat. Later when the Japanese were in a period of peace, around 1600 to 1880 AD, the Tsuba was created more for decoration and made of gold and other metals which had no combat value.
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