Hanwei Kouga Ninjato

A review and some cuts with one of my favourite swords, the Hanwei Kouga Ninjato.
Link to some Sho Kosugi movies
• Pray For Death Full Movie
• Pray For Death Full Movie
Link to Antony Cummins on Amazon.ca. Iga and Koka Ninja Skills: The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori a.co/d/1PMxnyy
Link to the sword at Blades Canada www.bladescana...

[@redeemed2517]

At 50 years of age, I’ve been reminiscing about my great childhood… all of the movies, music and my fascination with ninjas! I watched all of the movies and used to run around my neighborhood at night dressed in black. I’d literally climb on my neighbor’s roofs and in their trees…. try doing that these days! Anyhow, I just ordered the Kouga Ninjato from KOA. I put my name on the waitlist about a month ago and got the notification Wednesday that it was back in stock. I kicked around the idea because I literally just bought a Cold Steel Warrior Wakizashi earlier this week. I went ahead and ordered it and sure enough, a few hours later it was out of stock again. Glad it decided to get it and I’m excited to get it in hand!

[@poppypicker3863]

I’m with you my friend. I did the same thing back in the day…well not on rooftops at least I don’t remember. Always had stars on me. Good times. I waited a long time for the Kouga to come back in stock when I got it. I jumped on it and I’m glad I did. My inner 12 year old is really happy. How do you like the Warrior Wakizashi? I have the Dragonfly Tanto. I’ve been debating getting a Dragonfly Katana. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@redeemed2517]

@@poppypicker3863 Good memories for sure, my friend! I like the Wakizashi… I’m not an expert by any means but it definitely is a solid piece. I got it for $268 shipped so it wasn’t a bad deal at all. Haven’t cut anything yet. My only other sword is a katana that I bought years ago from Longquan(sp?) It’s no where near as robust as the Cold Steel. Looking forward to adding a few more Ninjato to my collection. Can you recommend any quality ones? Are the Sho Kosugi Ninjatos any good?

[@poppypicker3863]

@@redeemed2517 I’ve never had any experience with the Sho Kosugi ones. I know there’s different levels of quality with them. Pretty sure Freestyle Swordsman channel has some good info on them. The only other Ninjato I have is a pretty cheap one, the dragon Ninjato. That being said you can’t go wrong with the Hanwei ones. I’ve thought about getting the Iga model. There’s probably lots of options I’m not familiar with. I’m sure some KZbin research will help. Anything I can do to help,let me know!

[@poppypicker3863]

@@redeemed2517 youtube.com/@freestyleswordsman?si=yfdI57KgXKRFKLb3

[@redeemed2517]

@@poppypicker3863 thanks for the insight, I really appreciate it! I’m gonna wait for my Kouga to arrive before I dive into anything else. I’ll definitely hit you up if I have any questions… thanks again!

[@Eric-zn3nk]

After I watched pray for death I was into it for good I have trained 20 years koga ryu now I'm a real Shinobi or ninja as u call it thanks sho kosugi

[@UncleNinjaa]

That's some good cutting 😮

[@poppypicker3863]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@FreestyleSwordsman]

It’s 1566 steel if memory serves from my original review. I sold my original one due to money issues but I was able to grab a new one not too long ago, will never let it go again. IMO the best Hollywood ninja to ever produced. I also have have the full movie of pray for death on my channel. Great video and story man.

[@poppypicker3863]

I well remember yours. And your video on it. Thanks for sharing the information about the steel. Hard to find out. I’m going to post a link to your video. Glad you liked it man. All the best!

[@FreestyleSwordsman]

Hey brother the iga is now available again on KOA!

[@poppypicker3863]

@@FreestyleSwordsman Thanks for the heads up. I’m kind of debating the Cold Steel Dragonfly Katana. Have any experience with one? Reliks.com has the Iga on sale right now too. Might go for it.

[@Splodgo]

Interesting that the Kanji on the Tsuba are orientated for somebody looking down towards the Tsuka, not for someone wielding to be able to read.

[@poppypicker3863]

Last thing you see I guess. lol

[@Splodgo]

@@poppypicker3863 😂

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Either you're a really good cutter, or thats a sharp sword. Or both.

[@poppypicker3863]

Thanks! It’s one of the best I have. Very sharp but great blade geometry too. Trust me it’s more that than my skill. lol thanks for watching and commenting!

[@衛生兵58号]

Made in china ‼ Kouga❓❓❓　This design. it is makes me headache.　Tuba’s mark is TAKEDA‼　Kanji is strange.