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Samurai Sword of Takeda Shingen Takeda Shingen of Shinano and Kai Provinces - was a preeminent daimyo who fought for control of Japan during that country's Sengoku or ''warring states'' period. He fought a long series of famous battles with Uesugi Kenshin; perticularly notable of these battles were those of Kawanakajima. Both military leaders were also of high religious rank. At Mitaka - Takeda Shingen easily defeated the combined armies of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu - but he cound not defeat old age. After Shingen died in 1573 - Ieyasu took the opportunity and defeated his son Takeda Katsuyori in Tenmokuzan. Katsuyori committed suicide after the battle - and the Takeda clan would never recover. This awesome collectible sword features the crest of this great ruler which also includes a crystal display stand and title card with story. The sword meaures 40 inches overall and 38.5 inches without the scabbard. The blade is made out of 440 stainless steel measuring 27.5 inches long. The handle is cordwrapped which features an oxidized copper tusba with an embossed image of the ruler. -- $74.95  |
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