Tiger Lily Hand Forged 9260 Spring Steel Oniyuri Bujinkan Katana

Special thanks to Paul Chenn (not Hanwei) for the following information.

The Oniyuri is a very specialized and very unique sword only available through us and no where else. Originally, it was custom made for a few specific dojo customers of the Bujinkan Federation. It is similar to, but differs in many area to our Onibasu. We have since decided to make this specialized katana available to the general public without the need to custom order one through a dojo.

The Oniyuri is made of the extremely resilient 9260 Spring Steel to withstand various exercises within the dojo setting.

What really makes this sword unique is its specific dimensions of various components. The blade is a shorter 23" in length to allow for faster maneuvering... However, it is housed in a regular length saya of 30". On the outside, it gives a deceptive impression that it is a regular katana... but when drawn, it clears the scabbard faster and earlier than the opponent expects due to the shorter blade length. Due to its relatively lighter blade weight, plus the extensive counter weight provided by the tsuka, it handles very fast with extensive leverage of the longer tsuka.

The 14" tsuka (13" not counting fuchi/kashira) with an extensive nakago is used for restraining techniques in some specific ryu-ha of Bujinkan. The extensive nakago (tang) within the long handle also makes the grip portion into a reasonably feasible section for blocking.

The overall appearance of the blade in and out of its saya is shown below. (I tried to include both the fullered and non-fullered version photos as much as I can to show you both variants). This is essentially a shinobi (ninja) katana... disguised to have the same appearance as a standard katana (as true ninja swords tends to be -- since it is never in anyones practice to go out of their way to reveal their own identify). (The straight bladed ninja sword is more of a Hollywood rendition of the shinobi katana).

Both versions of the blade (fuller and non-fuller) are fully sharpened with primary-only bevel for cutting exercises.

Please note that on a couple of the photos shown above, the tsuba differs in that it appear round (This is the old styled Oniyuri now discontinued)... The new Oniyuri uses the more square mokko shaped Kanbai brass tsuba, which is more consistent with the specs provided for by Bujinkan.

Though the Oniyuri is a shorter blade at the cutting end, there is actually as much material involved as a standard katana. The extensive nakago (tang) is a full 13.5" and fills the handle. This massive nakago both acts as a counterweight as well as allow to blade to be leveraged at the handle, with strength to block strikes.

When you consider the full length of this blade, it is actually not much shorter than the standard katana.

You get to choose a blade with Bo-Hi or without Bo-Hi. Please include your choice with your payment.

Name: Oniyuri (Tiger Lily)
Blade: 9260 Silicon Alloy Spring Steel
Overall Length + Saya: 44.5"
Treatment: Full Hand Forged, Through Tempered, Oil Quenched, Hand Polished
Finish: Tameshigiri Polish
Blade Dimensions: 23" Length, 0.3" Width, 1.25" Height
Sori (curvature): 0.5"
Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz (with fuller), 2 lbs 12 oz (without fuller)
Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira: Antiqued Brass Kanbai Tsuba w/ Alloy Fuchi Kashira in matching finish
Balance Point: 2.5" above tsuba (with fuller), 3" above tsuba (without fuller)
Tsuka Ho: 14" Wood
Tsuka Ito: Black Cotton
Mekugi: 2 X Wood (Double Pinned)
Same: Real Ray Skin Panel Wrap
Saya: 30.5" Black Glossy Lacquered Medium Hardwood

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase this weapon. It is your responsibility to know all laws regarding this type of weapon. I will not be held responsible for anything you do with this weapon.

Shipping in the continental US is a flat $12. For combined shipping discounts and/or shipping outside the continental US contact me. All shipping prices include packaging, handling, and insurance.

RETURN POLICY:
If item arrives damaged then it is the buyers responsibility to contact me within 3 days of delivery date. The buyer is also responsible for shipping the item back to the specified address and in order to be eligible for the return the item must arrive back within 14 days of delivery to customer.