Shirasaya v.s. Shikomi~Zue?

Question

I'm a katana collector and my interest has been so far focused on unique kinds of swords. For almost two years, I been trying to find a beautiful, live blade of a certain katana. And it's got o tsuba or any kind of handguard or writing/symbols on the scabbard or handle. Ever since I watched Kill Bill Vol.1, I seen a particular kind of sword that the character has that was played by Lucy Liu. Is her sword a shikomi~zue or a shirasaya? I do know all about the differences between a shirasaya and a shikomi~zue. But, I want to own the EXACT thing as the character, O-ren, from Kill Bill. All I ever see on the net is imitations, some not even look like the one in the movie, and weird different curves. I just think her black katana is beatiful, I would do anything just to get it!!! Anyone know any source or spot one? Any answers would be GREATLY appreciated!

Answer 1

Bro,

Shikomi-zue's are not swords. If you were really that knowledgeable you'd understand that.

A Shikomi-zue is a staff, generally 6 ft in length, that carries a hidden chain with a lead weight, or a hook-end piece. Also, other variants of Shikomi-zue have hidden Yari blades in the end that protrude when that section is thrust forth with sufficient momentum.

Now, that tool, was never once shown in Kill Bill.

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