Japanese Sword Set 1060 Carbon Steel Brown Saya
1060 Carbon Steel Japanese Sword Set with Bohi and High Quality Copper fitting. the blade is full tang, featuring Brown Saya with Brown Silk ito wrap and White rayskin samegawa
Sword Type: Sword Set
Steel Type: 1060 Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 72,51,32 Centimeters
Handle Length: 27,21,15 Centimeters
Blade Width: 3.2 Centimeters
Weight: 1.49,1.25,0.80
Tang: Full Tang
Sharpness: Fully Sharpened
Blood Groove: With 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): Metal Menuki
Saya (Scabbard): Brown Saya
Ito (Wrap): Brown Silk
Ray Skin (Samegawa): White
Sword Bag: silk
Samurai swords have been utilized in battle during the feudal period of Japan. Its also said to be the most vital piece of the samurai. Thus, making it a great addition to anyones sword collection. The samurais used different swords, mainly the katana, wakizashi, and tanto. Today, you can easily purchase this sword set that consists of these blades. They are fully functional, beautiful, and can withstand the rigors of practice or training.
The 1060 Samurai Sword Set
This samurai sword set has pieces made from 1060 steel. This type of steel can be seen in a lot of entry-level swords. It also has a carbon content of 0.60% These blades are heat tempered and sharpened, making them suitable for cutting targets that range from soft to medium objects. These blades can also withstand the rigors of real training, allowing you to enjoy the swords and knife to their fullest.
These are also full tang blades. Meaning, the tang extends to the entire length of the tsuka. This makes the blade and the grip one piece of metal.
Dimensions
Here is a list of the measurements of each blade in the set:
The katanas blade is 72cm long, 3.2cm wide. Its tsuka is 27cm long which is great for single or double-handed wielding. The overall weight of this sword is 1.49kg.
The wakizashi blade has a length of 51cm and width of 3.2cm. Its tsuka is adequately sized at 21cm and weighs 1.25kg.
Lastly, the tantos blade is 32cm long and 3.2cm wide; its tsuka is just 15cm long and weighs 0.80kg.
The swords and knife appear to be lighter because of the bohi or blood groove. This a beveled slot on the blades flat area. It runs down the weapons length to make these more lightweight. The bohi also adjusts the balance point to make the pieces easier to wield. Create Your Custom Samurai Sword
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Fittings and Accessories
The set of swords includes the fittings for all three swords. These are made up of the kashira, fuchi, menuki, and the tsuba. All of these are made of copper except the menuki which is made of brass.
The tsuka is kept safe by the white samegawa. This protects the tsuka and keeps sweating hands dry. It allows proper gripping of the sword as well. It is also protected by the brown silk ito. It is mostly called the tsuka-ito and its purpose is both aesthetic and functional. It strengthens the tsuka and counters technical failure when using these blades.
The Saya
These blades come with a brown saya. Its a sheath that holds the swords, also protecting the blade from unwanted damages or breakages. For added protection, a silk sword bag is also included.