Hand Forged 9260 Spring Steel Nodachi

Description

Hand Forged 9260 Spring Steel Nodachi

Approximate Size:

Overall Length 120*5 (cm)

Blade Length 88 (cm) / Handle Length 30 (cm)

Weight: 2 Kg

Material: Wood Saya & 9260 Spring Steel

Blade: Fully Sharpened

Condition: Brand New

Blade: Hand Forged, 9260 Spring Steel Blood Groove: on both sides Blade Edge: fully sharpened (Razor Sharp) Habaki (Blade Collar) & Seppa (Spacer) Material: made of brass Tsuba (Hand Guard):  black iron tsuba Fuchi (Handle Collar) and Kashira (Handle Buttcap): metal alloy Tsuka (Handle): purple ray skin with brass menuki and black leather ito wrap Tang: Full tang with 2 Mekugi pegs Saya (scabbard): Black lacquered wood Saya with high quality black cotton sageo wrap Sword Bag: 1 sword bag

This is a massive size Japanese sword. We call it Nodachi. Overall length is 120cm. The sword is hand forged and made of 9260 Spring Steel. The blade has been tempered and water quenched. It has a razor sharp edge that is capable of cutting 3 bamboos in a strike. The 9260 is a silicon alloy which has a significantly increased fatigue resistance compared to standard carbon steel. It is most commonly seen in application on fencing foils where it needs to withstand a high degree of bend and still be able to return to center.

This Nodachi features a black leather tsukamaki, authentic purple ray skin samegawa, black iron tsuba, metal alloy fuchi, kashira, and brassmenuki. A high value genuine Japanese battle ready Nodachi sword. Each side of the guard is secured by a bronze spacer (Seppa), this fitting is only found on hand crafted swords. A sword bag is included.

We ship worldwide to all countries which does not restrict the importation of swords. Shipping price depends on the size of the sword and your location, the price can be seen during checkout when you select your country for shipping. All swords are made to order and usually can take 1-8 weeks to be made Custom size swords and Tamahagane steel can take longer (Around 3-6 months to be made) Delivery time normally takes 7-21 business days once the item is shipped. We offer refunds for up to 14 days from recipient. shipping fees are non refundable, and buyer is responsible for returned shipping costs. Please contact us if there is any issue with your order. Helmets and Armors are made to order and are non refundable.