Nagamaki Training

Synthetic nagamaki no fullers along blade or tapering on blade.

Nagamaki training. Even the naginata when introduced eclipse this sword modern dojos still believe in this weapon. The nagamaki was wielded just like the katana. It was primarily used for slicing and sweeping attacks by infantry. The nagamaki was a long sword with a blade that could be 2 feet or more and a handle of about equal length to the blade.

It is possible that nagamaki were first produced during the heian period 794 to 1185 but there are no known examples dating from before the mid kamakura period 1192 1333. Safe to use under the proper supervision of a trained instructor our boken will help shape your technique and performance with the sword. 1 item ordered about 12 weeks. The blade was single edged and it could resemble a naginata blade but the main difference in how the blades were mounted was that the handle tsuka of the nagamaki was not a simple wooden shaft as in the naginata.

Wielding a nagamaki incorporates special movements since this sword is long. Due to the current high volume of orders the estimated time of completion for training weapon orders is as follows. 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. With the samurai warrior using two hands in a fixed position to hold it.

White bokken nagamaki our boken training swords are designed for the dedicated practitioner who wants a superior product for greater training. Considered a pole arm this weapon was used during the middle of the muromachi era 1336 1600. Its a real long blade. Minimal bend on thrust.

End cap wrapped grip removable tsuba. Handmade sword has a full range of replica japanese style samurai katana swords. Because of its long length the nagamaki proved highly useful against cavalry. The nagamaki 長巻 literally long wrapping is a type of traditionally made japanese sword nihonto with an extra long handle used by the samurai class of feudal japan.

Based on customer testing that is historic as real steel ones had the exact issues. Build your custom nagamaki sword or choose from our available collection of nagamaki for sale. 3 to 4 items ordered. The nagamaki was a long sword with a blade that could be 2 feet or more and a handle of about equal length to the blade.

The blade was single edged and it could resemble a naginata blade but the. All the swords are fully handmade and functional. 2 items ordered about 13 to 14 weeks. We have been offering high quality katana wakizashi tanto movie replica and sword accessories internationally with wholesale and retail price range for more than 19 years.