Description:
A naginata is a Japanese pole katana whose blade has a lot of similarities with that of a katana in terms of forging process and shape. Naginata were used by the samurai, foot soldiers (ashigaru), warrior monks (sohei) and female warriors from noble families (onna-bugeisha). Its long reach makes it an effective manner against mounted enemy or cavalry and against opponents armed with a sword.

SL821 is a naginata with a 1095 high carbon steel blade in unokubi zukuri geometry. The hamon is hand-abrasived. Due to size limitation on shipping packages, the handle of this naginata is shortened similar to the design of a katana's tsuka. It is wrapped with rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of hardwood and partially wrapped with genuine rayskin. Buffalo horn is used at koiguchi. Tsuba, fuchia and kashira are made of iron with flower and bufferfly design. The fittings are changeable.

Features:

1095 high carbon steel . Full Tang. Clay tempered.
Battle ready, not just a collectible.
Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
Free engraving available.

Naginata Specifications:

Overall Length:	120cm / 47.2"
Nagasa(Blade):	71cm / 27.9"
Tsuka(Handle):	40 cm / 15.7"
Motohaba(width near habaki):	3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote):	3.5cm
Sori(curve):	2.7cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	3mm
Blade:	Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood+Buffalo Horn+Rayskin
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 78784.5mm

Notes:

The display stand and packing box aren't included.
Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths, the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.

Hand Forged Japanese Naginata Sword 1095 Carbon Steel Rayskin Saya