The ninja, also known as shinobi, were covert mercenaries during the feudal era in Japan that practiced espionage, assassination, and guerilla warfare. Ninjas were not prominent figures in history until the 15th century when they became active in the Iga province and neighboring village of Koga. The stealth of the shinobi may date back farther, but it wasn't until the Sengoku period that ninjas were specially trained for their purpose.
The preferred weapons of the ninja were the katana and straight blade swords like the ninjato. There are many techniques that ninja utilized with these swords including using them as both a weapon and distraction in one. Ninja blades would be coated with a combination of red pepper and dirt towards the top of the scabbard. When the ninja sword was drawn, the concoction was thrown into the eyes of enemies to distract them before the killing blow.
The art of ninjutsu is not just about the sword. It encompasses a wide range of skills, including hand-to-hand combat, stealth, and deception. Ninjas were trained to be experts in all these areas, making them some of the most versatile warriors of their time.
Essential Features of Ninja Swords
Born from a time of stealth, authentic ninja swords need to be strong and flexible to be wielded with precision. Our handcrafted swords are made in the traditional Japanese style with the highest quality of materials. Choose between a 1060 high carbon steel ninja blade or a hand forged 1095 high carbon steel straight ninja blade, to purchase your very own ninjato or tanto sword.
Our Blades
Each sword is carefully made to offer a strong, superior, battle ready ninja sword for the aspiring warrior. Each ninjato can be sharpened for full functionality, or they can remain unsharpened for the ninja in training. Whether you want one of these weapons for your private collection or need it to train for a battle in the night, you should always carry the best quality ninja sword.
If you feel that a ninja sword isn’t quite your style, we also have a selection of samurai swords and knives to choose from. Shop our ninja blade collection when you visit Swords of Northshire today.
