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Exclusive to Point Gallery

The only true first season sword

"There can be only one."

Sal D'Aquila's Musashi Katana

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Built for the discerning Highlander fan


01/28/10

Current delivery is between 4 and 6 weeks, depending on the blade selection and availability.

Due to a recent rash of declined credit cards, I now charge 50% at the time of the order and the balance when the sword ships.


Musashi katanas are produced by the artist/propmaker who sculpted the original TV series prop. The  katana swords are authentic duplicates of the samurai sword used in season one and two* of the TV series. These swords are built in the U.S. using selected blades and sayas from Paul Chen, tsubas custom made to original specs and kevlar/carbon fiber fully reinforced handles. Built, mounted and finished by Sal D'Aquila, the creator of the original prop. Only highest quality materials and high carbon steel blades are used throughout. No corners have been cut in the building of these swords.

The carbon steel blades are designed to take the punishment of martial arts use. Field proven for over 11 years, the kevlar/carbon fiber reinforced handles are guaranteed to be the toughest ever produced for a replica sword.

The combination produces a unique samurai katana which is both collectible and fully functional. Musashis are authentic reproductions of the original prop, with a much higher level of fit and finish than a prop sword. All Musashis are numbered and are supplied with a certificate of authenticity. Musashi katanas are exclusive to Point Gallery and are not sold wholesale for marketing by other suppliers.

*The first season was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. Halfway through the second season the production moved to France. At that time a deal was made with Marto of Spain to produce a commercial "licensed" version. In the episode "War Monger" , late in the second season, the newly designed sword (marketed as "The Sword of the Dragon") actually appeared on screen for the first time.


Questions? Give us a call.

360-945-1230


All swords are being built using Chen Bushido or Practical Plus blades.

The Classic version is once again available with the Practical Plus blade.


Classic Musashi Katana

The Classic version of the Musashi katana is built with the same kevlar/carbon fiber handle and solid bronze tsuba as the Bushido version. The aging is done in black/grey and the sword is built with a Chen Practical Plus blade and black saya. Included is a black storage bag.

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Classic versions $1000 with traditional (grey/black) aging

Musashi Classic with Practical Plus blade  


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Musashi with Bushido blade

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Bushido versions $1495 with traditional (grey/black) aging

Busido version with Traditional aging

Please contact me with any questions.


Genei Katana

I will be making a few Genei Katanas this Spring. These are on a pre-order basis and when they are gone, the link will be gone until I get time to make more.

Handles and tsubas are not available unmounted.

I do not mount blades supplied by customers.


All blades are differentially hardened and feature a true hamon.

Musashi-S Blade

Limited edition sword shown

All swords are complete with saya.

Saya adjustment info

About the artist


Handles are built using high grade components on a hand wrapped Kevlar/Carbon fiber core that runs from the tsuba into the head. These are not simple one piece castings!

The 8-1/2 " tang is fully encapsulated in reinforcement.

Handles are UV protected and will not yellow. Blades are pinned for added security.

Carbon steel blades


Tsuba used on the original prop and Musashi Katana

Solid bronze Tsuba (guard) in Rooster motif


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Review at swordforum

Fall 1998 Prototype review

(This is a very old review.)


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