![]() ![]() However, if you do not have a sensei to go to for advice on these highly specialized weapons, or are just looking for some loose sizing recommendations I can give you the sizing guide that my friends and I go by. I strongly advise talking with your sensei to get the proper length before buying. If you try performing any martial arts with a katana that is too large for you you then run the risk of misjudging your distance from the target, or yourself with the blade which could result in an accidental slash. Why is sizing so important? Well if you enjoy having all of your body parts and intend to keep them then yea it’s kind of important. Depending on what training you are in the length required can vary. The length of the Tsuka (or handle) is very important so that we can have the proper leverage and balance. These are either cheap imitators or solely are used as novelty props or Halloween costumes. If you are looking at any katanas that have plastic for any of these components DO NOT buy them. Sageo (Hanging Cord) – Nylon or leather.Saya (Scabbard) – Commonly wood which can be covered with leather.Habaki (Blade Collar) – Brass, copper, gold, silver, steel.Tsuba (Guard) – Brass, copper, gold, silver, steel.Tsuka (Handle) – A form of steel at the core yet can be wrapped in nylon or leather (occasionally stingray leather).Kashira (Pommel) – Brass, copper, gold, silver, steel.Katana Parts & Common Materials Used In Them: Now other samurai swords such as the Tanto, Iaito, or Wakizashi will have slightly different components as well and vary in their size and use. I made the image below to help you identify the various parts of the katana. The metal itself as we learned in the previous step can come in various steels and forging methods. The tsuka most commonly comes in a leather or nylon wrap but can also come in more unique materials. The nice thing about katanas is that though the parts all have the same name, there can be a wide variation of material used to create them or just in the general aesthetics of the parts.įor example the tsuba alone could come in brass, steel, silver, or gold and can have an infinite number of designs on it. This is important when looking for the optimal katana since it will help you better understand the sword descriptions and what each component is made from. To become proficient in using the sword we need to first understand our weapon from the top down. We also need to go over the various parts of the katana so you can identify each properly. Before you can run out and start buying your next katana to add to your arsenal we must first discuss what size you need by running through a few simple methodologies on how to size a katana. ![]()
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