Böker Magnum SCHWERTER-SET HATTORI HANZO
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Product detailed description
Set of decorative swords, not suitable for use such as chopping or practice. They are for decorative purposes only.
These swords are dedicated to one of the most famous samurai, Hattori Hanzo, who was born in 1541 in Mikawa province. The neighbouring province of Koga is the birthplace of ninjutsu and also ninjas. Under these conditions, he grew up to be an excellent fighter. He fought his first battle when he was only 16 years old and quickly gained recognition and praise. The blades are made of carbon steel and have a decorative cut. The traditionally wrapped handles have a menukis and a backing resembling rawhide. All zinc cast tsuba's have evenly spaced holes. All fittings are decorated with ornaments on the scabbards. This extensive set consists of a Tanto sword, a Wakizashi sword, a Katana sword, and a black lacquered stand.
Tanto: Overall length 53 cm. Blade: 28 cm. Thickness 4 mm. Weight 650 g.
Wakizashi: Total length 78 cm. Blade: 48 cm. Thickness 4 mm. Weight 900 g.
Katana: Total length 103 cm. Blade: 68 cm. Thickness 4 mm. Weight 1050 g.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Swords, katanas, tanto |
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| EAN: | 4045011055591 |
| Aktualizace: | BOKER24 |
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The roots of Böker go back to the 17th century, when the family forge operated in Remscheid and focused on steel processing and edge tools. Over time, practical experience shaped a technical mindset that balanced durability, cutting performance, and reliability. The expansion into sabres and rapiers around 1829–1830 marked a decisive technological step, demanding precise heat treatment and consistent blade geometry. With more than a hundred skilled craftsmen employed, the company gained the capacity to refine production without losing its artisanal foundation.
During the second half of the 19th century, parts of the family moved to North America, establishing facilities in the USA and Canada. This international presence allowed experimentation with new designs and materials. Today, major production remains in Solingen, supported by manufacturing in the USA and Argentina, while modern CNC machining ensures tight tolerances and repeatable results. Böker develops knives in-house and in collaboration with well-known makers, delivering tools that combine engineering precision with practical usability, including the widely distributed MAGNUM line aimed at robust everyday performance.
| Manufacturing company : | Heinrich Böker Baumwerk GmbH |
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