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It involves applying black lacquer ('urushi') as an additional coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe delicately-hued bands around the barrel and cap are made from thin slivers of abalone shell which have been set into the surface of the lacquer, a technique known as 'raden'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nib is 18k gold, available in fine, medium and broad. 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The rounded ends give the 1911 a more classic 'cigar' shape than the Pro Gear range, for those who prefer a more traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinja were prominent from the Muromachi period to the Edo period in Japan, they were employed by warring feudal lords and given missions involving participating in night raids, sabotage and assassination. However, their most important missions were gathering intelligence and relaying information back to their allies. More often than not, they carried weapons but in contrast to their Hollywood counterparts, they were supposed to stay hidden and gather intelligence rather than using their impeccable gymnastics skills to slay hordes of the enemy. Regardless, they were crucial to warfare tactics in their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second series of pens takes inspiration from the weapons used by Ninja. The Katana is the best known of the traditional Japanese swords, and in the hands of a Ninja, would be used carefully and decisively to end things quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14k gold nib with black ion plating. 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The rounded ends give the 1911 a more classic 'cigar' shape than the Pro Gear range, for those who prefer a more traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinja were prominent from the Muromachi period to the Edo period in Japan, they were employed by warring feudal lords and given missions involving participating in night raids, sabotage and assassination. However, their most important missions were gathering intelligence and relaying information back to their allies. More often than not, they carried weapons but in contrast to their Hollywood counterparts, they were supposed to stay hidden and gather intelligence rather than using their impeccable gymnastics skills to slay hordes of the enemy. Regardless, they were crucial to warfare tactics in their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second series of pens takes inspiration from the weapons used by Ninja. The Kusarigama is a small sickle, with a chain attached, with a weighted end. The sickle itself can be used for cutting, with the chain being used to tangle an enemy's weapons or legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14k gold nib. 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