Nagamaki Dimensions

However the nagasa most commonly fits the profile of a tachi or katana blade which would be a blade of more than 2 shaku 2 shaku 60 6 cm roughly 2 feet in length.

Nagamaki dimensions. The nagamaki sword features a blade size similar to the katana around 73 cm however it has much longer handle which can range between 45 60cm which allow for greater reach and power the nagamaki is a great balance between a katana and a nodachi. Full tang nagamaki and. Long size nagamaki 1060 carbon steel sword steel type. The koshirae for this nagamaki is contemporary with the sword.

While different swordsmiths produced the nagamaki in different sizes and specifications the sword typically featured a blade length of 2 or more feet and a handle of equal length. Nagamaki 54 inch koshirae 52 inch from tsuka to tip 19 75 inch tang 26 75 inch tsuka 24 inch cutting edge the nagamaki 長巻 long wrapping is a type of traditionally made japanese sword nihontō with an extra long handle used by the samurai class of feudal japan. It was designed to be used on military campaigns. The blade of this sword is sharpened and can be of used for tameshigiri upon acquisition.

While nagamaki means long wrap they have been found with no ito wrapping cord at all which is very much like a long tachi handle. The nagamaki is the forerunner of the much more well known naginata. This nagamakai is a full tang piece made of 1060 carbon steel which consists of 0 60 of carbon. 73 cm blade length 45 cm handle length.

If you require custom size there is extra charge and takes longer to make. We can make the blade in your preferred size please choose blade length here in centimeters. If you want to change the size of your custom nagamaki according to your preference there is additional payment of 150 for custom size and it takes longer to make than usual. Fully sharpened with the bohi.

Like the katana the nagamaki featured a single edge. In other words half the nagamaki s total length is the blade while the other half is the handle. It is considered a variation of the nodachi. The length of blade varies on a nagamaki.

It is simple in design and subtle in decoration. Standard size custom size. 16th century koshirae comprising a red lacquer saya mounted with fittings of yamagane migakiji the extended tsuka with a ribbed surface. Our standard nagamaki blade is approximately 73cm blade and 45cm handle we use our standard size on all custom nagamaki swords orders unless requested otherwise.