my first sword -a chisa katana (its also my ninjato)
Mar 27, 2016 5:14:33 GMT
Post by lygon on Mar 27, 2016 5:14:33 GMT
I added a custom tsuba, and sterling silver menuki.
About 2.5 lbs of 1095 steel differentially hardened, w/custom tsuka. No hi. Plain matte black saya, 11' sageo for versatility in mounting & use.
Its roughly 33" overall, 10.5" tsuka. Balance point at about 3"
Works one handed like a wakizashi, or two handed with low grip for cutting (this effectively shifts the balance point to about 6" from hand position.
It cuts things like butter, and has its harmonic sweetspot at the last 3.5" of the tip. I studied a ton before I had this sword made by Yao at Hanbon
I am very happy with its quality and construction, and I feel like I got really lucky to have this as my first sword.
I also have another sword coming in the mail, a full size katana 1095 through hardened Ryumon dragonfly (this will be my beater / practice cutter, because I feel my first sword is too nice to use.)
Thanks for looking, and share your thoughts!
About 2.5 lbs of 1095 steel differentially hardened, w/custom tsuka. No hi. Plain matte black saya, 11' sageo for versatility in mounting & use.
Its roughly 33" overall, 10.5" tsuka. Balance point at about 3"
Works one handed like a wakizashi, or two handed with low grip for cutting (this effectively shifts the balance point to about 6" from hand position.
It cuts things like butter, and has its harmonic sweetspot at the last 3.5" of the tip. I studied a ton before I had this sword made by Yao at Hanbon
I am very happy with its quality and construction, and I feel like I got really lucky to have this as my first sword.
I also have another sword coming in the mail, a full size katana 1095 through hardened Ryumon dragonfly (this will be my beater / practice cutter, because I feel my first sword is too nice to use.)
Thanks for looking, and share your thoughts!
