Hand Forged Japanese Black Nagamaki Samurai Sword

Description

Hand Forged Japanese Black Nagamaki Samurai Sword Full Tang Sharpened

Blade: Hand forged Carbon Steel 1060

Blood Grooves: on both sides

Blade Edge: sharpened

Habaki (Blade Collar) & Seppa (Spacer) Material: Brass

Tsuba (Hand Guard): Metal Alloy Fuchi (Handle Collar) and Kashira (Buttcap): Metal Alloy

Tsuka (Handle): black ray skin with ornament menuki

Tang: Full tang with 2 Mekugi pegs

Saya (scabbard): Black hardwood saya

Blade Length: 74cm

Handle Length: 45cm

Approximate Weight: 1.6 KG

Blade Width: 3.2cm

Blade Thickness: 0.75cm

The Nagamaki is an Hybrid of a Katana and a Naginata.

Naginata is the Japanese version of the Pole Arm. The design of the weapon was originally based on the Chinese Pu Dao. The Naginata first came into use during the 8th century. Originally used to dismount horsemen, the Naginata also proved to be efficient in clearing foot soldiers and soon became a favourite among the Samurai.

This Nagamaki present an extended handle from the Katana while remaining full tang, this extension of the handle allows further reach to the opponent and more place for grip.

The blade of the sword has been constructed by through 1060 carbon steel. The blade comes full tang, sharp, and is fully capable of performing tameshigiri.

The blade also features a Bo-Hi (groove) for better balance and a audible feedback when the sword is swung. Two Japanese dragons were engraved on the blade.

Blade is fully functional and sharp. It has been sharpened by the traditional 12 stage sharpening work. Test cutting proved that it can be used for test cutting such as bamboo / tatami mats / water bottles.

The handle of the knife has been constructed from high quality black ray skin  samegawa wrapped by black silk ito and secured by two bamboo pins.

The saya is matt black wrapped with white silk sageo. It fits seamlessly into the guard.