By 1867 Japan saw the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate and the resulting Meiji Restoration brought waves of modernization to Japan, which banned the possession of katana as arms except only to the certain privileged classes that formed the new government. As a result the majority of ancient swordsmith had to be creative and they began to conceal the blade of the katana in simple walking sticks; and the soul of samurai lived on.

Trademark Mugen Shirasaya Stick Sword - Natural Black Wood, 41-Inches

List Price: $44.99
Sale Price: $19.99

This Mugen Shirasaya sword differs from other related swords by its single-edge broad blade. It is considered to be a Chinese category of swords which was created as an evolution of kitchen knives. This type of sword was very wide spread in Europe and was used in battles against Asian nations.

Handmade Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword w/ High Gloss Wood Saya

Sale Price: $44.05

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...

Natural Wood Musashi Shirasaya - SS081 40"

Sale Price: $69.99

Carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi - Single pegged. Natural wood saya and handle with gloss finish. Sword bag included. Overall length: 40"- Blade Length: 29"- Handle Length" 10-1/2"