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.

SL351 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. Tsuba, fuchia and kashira are made of alloy. The fittings are changeable.

Features:

1095 high carbon steel+folded steel+iron. 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):	73 cm / 28.7"
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
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Alloy, 85876mm

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 47inch Naginata Sword 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade Alloy Tsuba