Every item for sale at Armory Replicas carries a great story—about its creation, its historical and cultural significance, or its physical properties. Some of our items come directly from great stories. The Sword of the Stranger Handmade Katana is one! It is a prominent feature of the critically acclaimed 2007 anime film, Sword of the Stranger.

Sword of the Stranger is still not widely known to English-speaking audiences, so it’s worth exposing some background on the movie and its distinctive sword. (No spoilers, don’t worry!) The film is about a swordsman from a strange land, who is caught in a struggle between morality, righteousness, and devotion. He reluctantly agrees to accompany a raggedy boy and his dog to a far-off, remote Buddhist temple after the dog is poisoned.

The swordsman, known only as No Name, carries a sword that he refuses to draw under any circumstances. The sword itself is haunted by traumatic memories—but it may conceal great powers. The orphan boy No Name accompanies, Kotaro, has more to him than meets the eye, though; it turns out he has some powerful and vengeful enemies. All of the parallel storylines Sword of the Stranger weaves are set to collide together in a powerful final clash…

Sword of the Stranger has received high acclaim, despite its lack of availability to some audiences. It was shortlisted for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Animated Film, and was merely the directorial debut of its talented animator, Masahiro Ando. The film has been praised for not only its storytelling and characters, but has also been singled out for the technical quality of its animation and its soundtrack. It is a dark and vivid film that is not for the faint of heart, but that won’t deter any fan of mythical swords, martial arts, and ancient lore, will it?

Armory Replicas’ Sword of the Stranger is an attractive sword—it features a Full Tang Double Pegged construction, so the blade goes all the way from the handle to the butt of the sword. Two bamboo pegs secure the ornamental handle in its place. It is a beauty to look at—take a peek!

That mythical sword can be yours! The Sword of the Stranger Handmade Katana is only a recreation, so don’t fear any curses. It is one of many fine anime-inspired armory and weaponry choices available at bargain prices at Armory Replicas, so have a look at our online store today!