WW2 Samurai Sword

The Japanese Tachi sword, being the early predecessor to the later Uchigatana or what is now commonly referred to as a Katana, was by far the most popular sword between the years 900 and 1596. During this period the dominant method of warfare was mounted on horseback, and so the Tachi Katana, being a flowing curved sword, was particularly suited for such sabre sword cutting and slashing.

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 opaque lacquered, hardwood scabbard, along with intricate replicated WW2 fittings complement the light-brown sword handle nicely. And the hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & polyester cord form a traditional aesthetic and very effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This WW2 Japanese NCO sword is a visually & historically accurate work of art. 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.
• Ornamental sword – Modern World War 2 Japanese sword reproduction. 

WW2 Samurai 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): Opaque lacquered hardwood + quality Sageo. 
• Handle materials: Hardwood wrapped with synthetic leather + polyester cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc alloy, and plated.
• Other sword fittings material: Zinc alloy / brass. 
• Bo Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Included: Sword bag, certification.
• Item: Tachi Japanese sword.