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The classic Japanese
battle sword in all its incarnations has been celebrated for centuries,
not only for its elegant lines and simple beauty, but also for the
technique and skill that went into its construction.
Most swords offered today are
interpretive copies of antiquities from feudal Japan. They were made
for warrior's of small stature who seldom rose above five and a half
feet. As skillfully designed as these swords are, they may not be
perfectly suited for the twenty first century warrior, who benefited
from contemporary advances in childhood nutrition and healthcare and
grew up to be a substantially taller, stronger, and more athletic
version of his historical counterpart.
As a way of compensating for this
size disparity, Cold Steel has created the Dragonfly Series. These
swords feature thicker, wider and heavier blades, which mirror our
Imperial Series in respect to heat treatment, polish, quality of
furnishings, and attention to detail, but with a few new departures.
Most noticeable are the distinctive
teal-green silk cord-wrap and black sam (ray skin) used on the handles
and the black iron furniture that bears the dragonfly motif. Also, the
polished blades are more strongly curved than our Imperial blades and
terminate in a long “iris leaf” point for maximum cutting and slashing
potential. Additionally, these swords come with two protective bags.
There is a BLUE TRAVEL BAG and an intricately decorative display bag
that’s made from the finest heavy silk metallic brocade.
Blade:
29 1/2 in.
Overall: 41 1/2 in.
Thick: 5/16 in.
Weight: 48.2oz.
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood
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