1095 Steel Sword Tachi

A 1095 steel sword, slashing and cutting powerhouse. 

The Japanese Tachi sword, the early predecessor to the Uchigatana or “striking Katana”, was by far the most popular sword between the years 900 and 1596. Distinguished by its often highly curved longsword blade, these Japanese long swords were designed more as a sabre sword, often wielded from horseback, they undisputedly produced superior cutting and slashing blows, compared to the more modern Katana. 

The most valuable part of any sword is its blade, with this 1095 carbon steel blade certainly forming a high quality, and deadly foundational core to this true sword saber. 

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for sword-smithing. Arguably the best steel available for sword-making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience, which 1095 being technically a higher carbon content spring steel, is renowned for. 

Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced sword-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shinken sword blade.

Beautifully completed with a lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with solid brass fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.

This Tachi is deadly, and is executed with expert craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a treasure to own and a formidable war sword to use.

Key Features:

• 1095 sword blade – hard, reliable sharp edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.
• Two handed sword handle – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered and with good power.
• Flowing curved sword blade – very powerful cutting and slashing saber sword, with effective thrusting function.
• Beautiful sword – completed with contrasting colors, and premium materials, including solid brass and real silk. 
• Battle ready combat sword – fully functional and deadly sharpened Tachi Japanese sword. 

1095 Steel Sword Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall length: 106cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Sori (blade-curvature): 2.8cm.
• Blade material: 1095 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) materials: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality gold polyester cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Hardwood, gloss-grain lacquered + printed flower design.
• Sageo (scabbard wrap) material: Green & gold quality polyester cord.
• Sword fittings material: Solid brass. 
• Included: Wooden sword case; silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Tachi Katana.