Cold Steel Nodachi Japanese Warrior Swords Product Description:
- Sword
- cord wrapped handle
- steel
- black lacqured scabbard
Product Description
The Japanese swords of the Emperor Series have proven, since their initial introduction almost five years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on our Emperor Swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish.The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Emperor counterparts. Like the Emperor swords, they have Samé covered, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. If you’re in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you’ll be happy to own one of these. All come complete with a BLACK LACQUERED SCABBARD and a BLUE/VIOLET COVER BAG.Specifications:Weight : 69.6 oz.Blade Thick : 5/16"Blade Length : 34"Handle : 23" Samé (Ray Skin). black braid cord with brass MenukiSteel : 1055 CarbonOverall Length : 57"Sheath : Black Lacquered Wood w/blue violet cover bag
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Great blade
By Tienfei
As most already know, this isnt really a nodachi, but a different class of weapon. Its not a very authentic blade. Its heavy and with extreme width. But that only gives to its feel and appearance of being a very strong and resilient sword. I dare to say the blade looks and feels a bit post modernist. Its like a contemporary pagoda. There is no traditional kissaki and the type of blood grooves it uses to lessen the weight of the blade is quite unique for a Japanese Katana. Still, the blade looks and feels very secure. The handle or tsuba probably could use some work. Since the handle is more than 20 inches, I feel as if the handle should have been made of a more resilient material than most production katanas with lesser lengths. I don't get the same sense of security with the handle as I do with the blade. Ok, enough with being a d!ck. All in all, its a terrific sword. This is something that any sword fanatic would be happy to own. Its a powerful looking weapon. And I give it 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
A huge, but well-balanced blade
By Kazeneko
First off, let's be clear. Cold Steel called this a nodachi, but it's closer to a nagamaki in its proportions. The handle is nearly half the overall length of the weapon, making the balance point similar to a polearm rather than a sword. That being said, the weapon is excellent no matter what you call it. The wrap on the handle is a bit rough and of less quality than the blade itself, but that is to be expected from the series cold steel produced this blade under, sacrificing frills for a more affordable price. Do not expect to use this weapon as a sword, as most traditional kamae or postures are impossible due to the length of the handle. Again, that is not a criticism of the sword, but rather a warning to those that envision swinging this thing like a giant sword. You will nearly always be standing sideways, with a foot leading, rather than square, the handle is simply too long for anything but daijodan. All in all, well worth the price, if you have the training or the desire to put in the time to learn the particulars of this devastating weapon.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Incomplete and ugly saya
By NorthWet
Although it arrived promptly in an over-sized box, the sword was so poorly packed with insufficient packing material, (simply wrapped in one piece of bubble wrap), that it damaged the box. It did NOT include a BLUE/VIOLET COVER BAG as advertised. Further, no packing slip was enclosed.Unlike the description and the other products in the Cold Steel Warrior product line, (and unstated in the product description), the Saya/sheath appears rough-textured flat black which looks almost plastic-like at first glance. It is NOT the smoothly finished, glossy black lacquer finished wood as advertised for the rest of the Warrior product line. The blade itself matches the general appearance of the other Warrior series, but the saya appears like a cheap afterthought when compared to the Warrior-series katana, wakizashi and tanto.This is very disappointing. I own many other Cold Steel products fulfilled by Cold Steel through Amazon, to include a Warrior Katana and Wakizashi, all of which were complete and accurately represented in their product description. I note that this item was fulfilled directly by Amazon,com LLC and not directly by Cold Steel - perhaps that's the issue.Anyway, the poor appearance and quality of the Saya on this product will effectively eliminate it from being a display piece. This one will have to live in a closet. Overall, I am very disappointed, but thankful that I did not pay the retail price for it.
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