Ikkiuchi Nagi-Gatana (一騎打ち)

This sword is hand forged and hand sharpened using Japanese methods to create the perfect blade. The blade was made of T10 steel has been laminated in a Maru style. the whole blade was hardened by oil quenched. This blade has a shape in "Unokubi-Zukuri" style, there are two Hi on each side, one is longer and shallow which is from habaki to kissaki, one is shorter and deep which is from habaki to the middle of the blade, This not only allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung. but also can balance the blade to achieve optimal performance. This blade has been hand polished with multiple grade sharpen stone by Japanese method, which made the surface of the blade like a mirror, the blade is also very sharp. The naginata sword comes with a CHU-kissaki. The fine finished square design alloy tsuba begins with a brass one piece Habaki. Two copper Seppas secure the blade of the sword. The Fuchi(sleeve) and Kashira (buttcap) are made of alloy. The Tsuka (handle) is constructed of hard wood over the tang of the blade with black synthetic tsuka-ito and white genuine Ray skin Samegawa wrapped. Two bamboo mekugi secures the full tang. Well-crafted copper Menuki (ornament) are on each side of the Tsuka. The Saya (Sheath) has been constructed from wood with black matt finish. The black synthetic silk Sage-o has been tied around the bright copper Kurigata (knob). This sword is a very good choice for Dojo students, gifts, cutting practice, and display. It is durable enough for cutting tameshigiri and bamboo.  

Overall Length: 45.3" (115cm)
Nagasa: 27.8" (70.6cm)
Handle Length: 15.7" (40cm)

- T10 steel
- Hand polishing and sharping with sharpen stone
- Heat treated and oil quenched blade
- "Unokubi-Zukuri" style full tang blade
- Fine Finished square alloy tsuba(guard)
- White lacquered genuine SAMEGAWA (ray skin)
- Full Tang Blade with 2 bamboo mekugi(pegs)
- Black synthetic fiber tsuka-ito and sageo
- Two copper menuki on the tsuka(handle)
- Very Tight katate-maki (battle wrap)
- Black matt finished saya(sheath) with hardened Koiguchi
- Brass habaki and seppa
- Can be fully disassembled and assembled
- Can cut the bamboo trees(fresh),tatami or slice paper

*Display stand not included.