Hand Made Nagamaki 1060 Carbon Steel Black Lacquered Hardwood Saya
1060 Carbon Steel Hand Made Nagamaki with Double Bohi and High Quality Copper fitting. the blade is full tang , featuring Black Lacquered Hardwood Saya with Black Silk ito wrap and Gold rayskin samegawa
Sword Type: Nagamaki
Steel Type: 1060 Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 72 Centimeters
Handle Length: 45 Centimeters
Blade Width: 3.2 Centimeters
Weight: 1.9KG
Tang: Full Tang
Sharpness: Fully Sharpened
Blood Groove: Double Bohi (Blood Groove)
Tsuba (Handguard): High Quality Copper Tsuba
Fuchi (Hilt Collar): High Quality Copper Fuchi
Kashira (Pommel): High Quality Copper Kashira
Menuki (Handle Ornaments): High Quality Copper Menuki
Saya (Scabbard): Black Lacquered Hardwood Saya
Ito (Wrap): Black Silk
Ray Skin (Samegawa): Gold
Sword Bag: silk
The nagamaki is a beautiful Japanese sword. It is a piece to be included in every enthusiasts collection. Just like this nagamaki sword with a black lacquered hardwood saya. It isnt just a beautiful piece; it is also functional and suited for practice cutting.
The Nagamaki Blade
This Nagamaki blade measuring 72 centimeters long and 3.2 centimeters wide. It is made of 1060 carbon steel which is known to have a 0.60% carbon content. Youll see this steel in a lot of entry swords since it is a basic type of steel.
The blade of this sword is also sharpened and heat tempered. It is suited for cutting practice, targeting soft to medium objects, and can withstand the rigors of training.
Solidness and Speed
This sword is a solid and durable piece. It is because its a full tang sword. This kind of blade has a tang extending to the entire length of its tsuka. It makes the blade and grip one piece of metal. The full tang also gives this nagamaki great rigidity, allowing you to enjoy it for practice.
Its an adequately weighed sword at 1.9 kilograms. However, it appears to be lighter due to the double bohi that is present. This sword has a double bohi. It is also called the blood groove or fuller. It is the beveled slot on the nagamaki blade flat side, and it helps make the sword more lightweight.
The Beautiful Grip
This nagamaki sword has a beautiful long tsuka. It measures 45 centimeters which is long enough for double-handed grip. It is also protected by a gold samegawa. The samegawa protects and prevents your hand from sweating. It allows you to properly grip this sword to avoid it from slipping off your hand.
The black ito or tsuka-ito also comes into play. It doesnt only decorate the tsuka, but also strengthens this portion. The ito also helps prevent technical issues or failure when using the nagamaki.
Aesthetics and Extras
For added beauty, the sword also comes with a black lacquered hardwood saya. It not only increases the artistic value, but also protects the blade when kept for display. The saya also allows you to quickly draw the sword when used for practice cutting or training. For added protection, a silk sword bag is also included. You can keep the nagamaki here or use it for carrying the sword during practice.
Sword Fittings
For its fittings, this includes the kashira, menuki, fuchi, and tsuba. These are all crafted from HQ copper. The tsuba works as the hand guard while the kashira is made for balance. The fuchi conceals the the tsukas opening while the menuki are the decorations under the tsuka-ito.