Black Sword Tachi

This was the Japanese cavalry sword and like the standard Katana, could be wielded with a single hand from horseback or while fighting on foot could be used as a two handed sword, generating huge power.

Highly versatile, the Tachi even more so than the modern Katana design was revered as both a Japanese horse sword and a formidable infantry saber.

The most valuable part of any sword is its blade, with this 1060 steel sword blade certainly forming a very high quality core of this sword saber. 

1060 high carbon steel encapsulates both a high carbon as well as a high manganese content, which both promote a hard, reliable cutting edge, along with extremely desirable blade elasticity & resilience. This produces a hard, reliable and sharp cutting edge and importantly, you can be sure the blade and the edge will survive even the most violent combat. 

The black leather wrapped, hardwood scabbard, along with intricate fittings complement the dark sword handle nicely. And the hardwood, wrapped with leather & synthetic leather cord form a traditional aesthetic and very effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This 1060 carbon steel sword is a beautiful, intricate and shadowy display piece. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable close quarters weapon of war. 

Key Features:

• 1060 high carbon steel blade – hard, reliable battle edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience. 
• Quality fittings, handle and scabbard materials. 
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – powerful cutting & slashing weapon, with effective thrusting functionality. 
• Katana battle ready – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana.
• Unique curved Katana – saber sword of the Japanese Samurai. 

Black Sword Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 104cm.
• Katana blade length: 71cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade material: 1060 high carbon steel. 
• Hardness: Core & spine 30 HRC; edge 60 HRC.
• Saya material (scabbard): Hardwood wrapped with leather + quality Sageo. 
• Handle materials: Hardwood wrapped with leather + synthetic leather Ito (handle wrap).
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc alloy, and plated.
• Other sword fittings material: Zinc alloy / brass. 
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Included: Sword bag, certification.
• Item: Tachi Japanese sword.