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Just thought some of you sword folk might be interested:
Description: The “Sidearm of the Samurai” gets a serious update in our Tactical Wak, designed for strenuous outdoor use and protection. Based on the blade geometry and superb cutting ability of our Raptor series wakizashi but with full tang construction for ultimate strength, the Tactical Wak is equal to any required task and then some. The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated for corrosion protection and the checkered Kraton handle provides a sure foul-weather grip. The fiberglass scabbard construction avoids water absorption and reduces carrying weight, while several lanyard holes and the included ParaCord provide carrying and backpack attachment options.
Features:
* Full Tang Contruction
* 5160 Steel
* Fiberglass Scabbard
Stats:
Overall length: 31"
Blade length: 20"
Handle length: 8 1/2"
Weight: 1lb 14 oz.
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Given that I have absolutely no swords skills and no real knowledge about what makes a great high quality traditional katana, this is the type of sword that appeals to me. It's short for possible home defense and has a full tang. I really don't like the idea of the short tangs used in traditional katanas. Again, that may just be because of my ignorance on the topic, but I've read of swords flying out of the handle, so the short tangs with the little pieces of wood holding them in never made much sense to me. I've also read that the expensive quality katanas are designed more for keeping an uber sharp edge and they require great skill because they might bend if the technique is sloppy. Well, my "technique" if you can call it that, is probably as sloppy as it gets, so I would need a sword that compensates for sloppy technique, even if it loses edge retention in the process. This sword seems to fit pretty much what I would look for as a non-serious sword guy. I'd love to read the thoughts of the more knowledgeable members about what they think of it.
http://www.casiberia.com/product_details.asp?id=SH2432
Description: The “Sidearm of the Samurai” gets a serious update in our Tactical Wak, designed for strenuous outdoor use and protection. Based on the blade geometry and superb cutting ability of our Raptor series wakizashi but with full tang construction for ultimate strength, the Tactical Wak is equal to any required task and then some. The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated for corrosion protection and the checkered Kraton handle provides a sure foul-weather grip. The fiberglass scabbard construction avoids water absorption and reduces carrying weight, while several lanyard holes and the included ParaCord provide carrying and backpack attachment options.
Features:
* Full Tang Contruction
* 5160 Steel
* Fiberglass Scabbard
Stats:
Overall length: 31"
Blade length: 20"
Handle length: 8 1/2"
Weight: 1lb 14 oz.
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Given that I have absolutely no swords skills and no real knowledge about what makes a great high quality traditional katana, this is the type of sword that appeals to me. It's short for possible home defense and has a full tang. I really don't like the idea of the short tangs used in traditional katanas. Again, that may just be because of my ignorance on the topic, but I've read of swords flying out of the handle, so the short tangs with the little pieces of wood holding them in never made much sense to me. I've also read that the expensive quality katanas are designed more for keeping an uber sharp edge and they require great skill because they might bend if the technique is sloppy. Well, my "technique" if you can call it that, is probably as sloppy as it gets, so I would need a sword that compensates for sloppy technique, even if it loses edge retention in the process. This sword seems to fit pretty much what I would look for as a non-serious sword guy. I'd love to read the thoughts of the more knowledgeable members about what they think of it.
http://www.casiberia.com/product_details.asp?id=SH2432
