![]() ![]() Possible values could be “Rebated” meaning the edge is intentionally thickened for safety, “Blunt” meaning the edge is fairly thick with little to no taper, ‘Unsharpened” which would taper to the edge but stop short of having any real cutting ability, “Slightly Sharp, Moderately Sharp, Sharp, or Very Sharp” Sharp or Very Sharp are considered good for cutting swords. The “Edge” spec will tell you about how sharp a blade is. ![]() ![]() This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of. Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. A very high POB will result in a sword that feels heavier than it actually is and is difficult to wield. In general, a low POB results in good point control well suited to a thrusting blade, while a higher POB adds impact to a cleaving blade. A POB of 3”- 5” usually results in a well balanced sword, but does depend on the type of sword. In practice however, there are many reasons why you may not want this for a particular sword. In theory a sword with a POB of 0” is perfectly balanced. A number of 0” would balance exactly at the guard, while a negative number will have a POB in the hilt itself. It refers to the point on the blade where the sword achieves a perfect balance. stands for Point Of Balance, this is measured in inches from the hilt down the blade. The tanto is paired with a wooden saya scabbard which is finished with black lacquer and a sageo cord. A tsuka ito wrap of knotted black cord completes the grip. The fuchi and kashira are blackened metal and the wooden tsuka has panels of genuine rayskin which are inlaid and blackened with lacquer. The blade is forged from 1060 high carbon steel the tsuba is iron and its habaki and seppa blade mountings are crafted from brass. All black, this Tantos bat-themed fittings take inspiration from this nighttime predator which intuitively perceives its surroundings and strikes quickly and decisively. A handy weapon should a warrior find himself grappling and wrestling armored foes, or cutting down such targets in nighttime subterfuge. Straight-edged and thick spined, a Tanto like this is a good cutter, but truly excels at thrusting and penetrating into the weak points of armor. This Ronin Katana Dojo Pro Tanto has a blade that is notably longer than most tanto. ![]()
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