TOPS KNIVES CUMA KAGE SHORT SWORD (THU005200)

Description

THE HUB | TUCSON | AZ
TOPS KNIVES CUMA KAGE SHORT SWORD
Description:
SWORD IS NEW NEVER USED. GREAT QUALITY! INCLUDES SHEETH WITH (COA) UNFILLED OUT. DOES NOT INCLUDE BOX. 24'' IN OVERALL LENGTH. I HAVE TAKEN DETAILED PHOTES SO PLEASE TAKE TIME TO VIEW ALL THE LISTINGS PICTURES. THANK YOU.
Details
Condition Rating
99% - Like New - Very Good - A well-cared for item that has seen limited use and is fully operational and functions as intended. It may or may not include the original box.
Type
Axes & Hatchets
Blade Length
16
Scabbard or Sheath
Yes - Includes original factory Scabbard or Sheath
Notes:
Knife Type
Fixed Blade
Overall Length
23.75"
Blade Length
15.50"
Cutting Edge
15.50"
Blade Thickness
0.250"
Blade Steel
1095 RC 56-58
Blade Finish
Black Traction Coating
Handle Material
Tan Canvas/Black Canvas Micarta
Knife Weight
35.5oz
Weight w/ Sheath
39.7oz
Sheath Included
Yes
Sheath Material
Black Kydex
Sheath Clip
Dangler
Designer
Wayson Johnny Tsai
The KAGE (Pronounced KU-MA KA-GAY), means "Shadow" in Japanese. The name is drawn from one of the designer's lifelong passions, GI JOE: the Arashikage (Storm Shadow) Clan.
SIJO Waysun Johnny Tsai is a lifelong martial artist and world-renowned self-defense instructor. Riding off the success of his wildly popular TOPS Knives release, the C.U.M.A. TAK-RI, and its connection to the GI JOE Ninja Commando Snake Eyes, Sijo wanted to create something that he has sought after since his childhood, a functional Snake Eyes Sword.
Wanting to show influence, but not wanting to make an identical sword to the comics, Sijo drew the sword to his favorite Escrima stick length, 24". Through years of training Sijo has found that 24" is a perfect length for close range combat with an edged weapon or stick.
He then changed the tip and added a striking Punyo tip to the handle. Sijo didn't just want a short tactical sword, he wanted to create a bush sword that could replace an axe, one that could fell a tree as well as remove an enemy's limb in combat. Once satisfied with his initial hand drawings, he sent the sketches to his good friend Roland III of FOX KNIVES USA fame to transfer the hand sketch to a digital format.
Once the artwork was complete, Sijo landed back with his family at TOPS KNIVES. Over the next two years, Sijo and TOPS created a prototype and at the suggestion of Leo Espinoza and Craig Powell, TOPS added some fullers and holes to the handle to lighten the weight of the sword, Outside of the new fullers and holes in the handle, the sword's CAD file was created from the original hand and digital drawings provided by Waysun Johnny Tsai and Roland Hinojosa III.
During the prototype stage, IDW comic book / GI Joe artist Robert Atkins agreed to upgrade the official Snake Eye's sword in the comic book with The C.U.M.A. KAGE. That story arc written by GI JOE legend Larry Hama, is GI JOE: SNAKE HUNT and runs in GI JOE: A Real American Hero issues numbered 266-276.
The C.U.M.A. KAGE is finally here and Sijo could not be prouder of the final product that TOPS KNIVES has delivered.
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About Us
We are a pawn shop located in Tucson, Arizona.
Please be advised that we are closed on Sundays and all orders will be processed on the following Monday.
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