Samurai Cavalry Sword

This was epitomised at the battle of kariwano at the end of the boshin war in 1868.

Samurai cavalry sword. We carry a wide variety of options. Zanbatō 斬馬刀 an especially large single edged sword dating to the heian period of historical japan. It was used by the samurai of ancient and feudal japan. Many are modeled after real historical military swords including the popular 1860 light cavalry sabers heavy cavalry sabers union and confederate swords as well as officer and official dress swords.

Although usually regarded as a secondary weapon for cavalry troops the katana was the soul of a samurai. This fine replica sword is patterned after the u s. Original examples came from song dynasty china and were employed by anti cavalry infantry in the same manner. Used to cut down it is far superior to any straight bladed sword.

Model 1860 light cavalry saber issued prior to the civil war measuring 40 overall features a 35 carbon steel blade the leather wrapped handle fits the hand perfectly and sports decorative brass accents and a shiny brass pommel will make any civil war or historical collector supremely satisfied with its authenticity and detail. 39 1 2 overall hand forged katana 1045 carbon steel blade razor sharp maru gata style tsuba. The flat rate shipping discount applies for any quantity shipped to the lower 48 states.