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This page is where you will find our Tafu Weaponry; Tafu - the blade of 1,000+ strikes. Our Tafu Katana was tested by striking our training dummy over 1,000 hard to extreme strikes. The blade looked and felt like new after the tests were complete. We are the only company that can guarantee our Foam Martial Arts Wepaonry and it's impressive durability. We are currently only offering pre-orders for our Katana and Kodachi. These products will be shipped the end of January and the middle of February. Tafu Pole Arms will be added soon after the first pre-ordered weapons are shipped. As always, we will be making a formal announcement when our Tafu Pole Arms are going to be on the website for pre-order.
Currently all products have a flat rate shipping and depending on your order amount, a free item from our older inventory may be included in your purchase!
Currently all products have a flat rate shipping and depending on your order amount, a free item from our older inventory may be included in your purchase!
Care Guide: help maintain the life of your weaponry!
Here are a few tips on how to get the most life out of your Sleeping Samurai weaponry and other products and gear.
Here are a few tips on how to get the most life out of your Sleeping Samurai weaponry and other products and gear.
- Do not store your gear in extreme heat; the type of heat that can be found inside cars in the summer in the south which can negatively affect the weapon in general.
- Do not drag your weaponry across concrete or other such abrasive surfaces. While our weaponry is very durable against other weapons and regular combat, they are designed to behave similar to a real weapon – you would never drag a live steel sword across the ground, so we recommend you treating your foam weapon with the same respect.
- Do not use your weapon as a crutch; neither lean against it, applying your body weight onto the tip. Continuously applying pressure to the tip in an improper manner can lead to premature breakdown of the weapon.
- Do not use your weapon to strike hard, inanimate objects. Things like park benches, trees, cars and the ground are stronger than the weapons we create here at Sleeping Samurai and rightfully so. Also, Sleeping Samurai weapons are not drum sticks. We strive for safe and long lasting weaponry, when used in an appropriate manner; so no matter how many times you strike that tree, your foam weapon will not cut through it.
- Do not use a weapon with an exposed core. Sleeping Samurai uses hollow cored fiberglass for lightness and safety reasons, however, exposed fiberglass (with our without its rubber safety tip) is a hazard and can lead to harm. If your weapon has been damaged to the point that you can feel or see the fiberglass core please stop using it and contact us ASAP.
- Do keep the cloth cover clean. Go ahead and use your gear in the rain, your pool, even through creeks and mud; just remember to clean the cloth cover off once you are finished! New and/or replacement covers can be ordered from our online store.
- Do store gear in a safe, temperature controlled environment. When not in use, Sleeping Samurai weaponry and accessories should be stored flat (not on their tips) or leaning against a wall with their butt caps on the ground; not being wedged between anything heavy or ridged (shoved behind a dresser, heavy backpack laying on top of them, etc). By not adhering to this point, you have the chance of permanently deforming your Sleeping Samurai gear.
- Do repair small tears in the cover. Small tears can lead to large holes. If you wear a hole in the fabric cover, using a small amount of fabric glue can help keep the threads intact and prevent further tearing. A needle and thread can also repair most small tears. Sleeping Samurai products are safe to use with small tears in the covers, but we do encourage you to fix them quickly as the weapons overall design is meant to include the two-toned cotton cover. Please avoid using a Sleeping Samurai weapon without its cover.
- Do keep Sleeping Samurai gear away from your pets and prevent it from getting caught in vehicle doors, windows and trunk lids. Some animals enjoy chewing on our gear if given the chance. Cats enjoy stretching their claws on the foam and dogs enjoy chewing on it. So please be aware of the location of your stored gear and keep it out of reach of your pets. As for vehicles, slamming doors or trunk lids on the gear and/or running over it will lead to an early demise.