Background of Kenshin

Himura Kenshin is the Meiji Revolution's legendary hitokiri (an expert swordsman), who assassinated others in the anime and manga series Rurouni Kenshin. To honor the death of his wife, Kenshin abandons his position as a hitokiri and vows to protect people in other ways that don’t involve bloodshed. To mark the beginning of his new moral code, Kenshin receives his signature weapon, the Sakabato (Reverse Blade Sword).

The Sakabato is a finely crafted sword with a forged blade on the back side of the katana (mune), and an intricately wrapped handle. This sword symbolizes Kenshin's fight to keep his country at peace and promise to never kill again.

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Sharp replica of Kenshin’s Sword

Our masterfully crafted real sword is inspired by Kenshin's katana, including the high carbon steel blade (toshin) that is on the opposite side. This functional, metal replica of the Kenshin katana is 105 cm (41 in) long and comes with a wooden sheath (saya). The sharpened, durable blade is mono tempered and able to withstand strong impact, making this Kenshin katana a functional, battle ready weapon. In between practice or fruit ninja sessions, this samurai sword is also a great home decoration or cosplay photoshoot accessory.

Specifications of our Kenshin Sword

Blade Length: 68.5 cm (27 in)
Blade Width: 0.6 cm (0.2 in)
Overall Length: 105 cm (41 in)
Guard dimensions: 10 cm x 7.5 cm (4 in x 3 in)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
Material: High Carbon Steel Blade
Sheath Material: Wood
Sharp: Yes