Beautiful and Functional: The Tai Chi Saber from Swords of Northshire

Описание: Where to find it: https://www.swordsofnorthshire.com/pr...

** Specifications **

Overall length: 125 cm / 49 in
Blade length: 95 cm / 37.4 in
Blade width: 3.5 cm / 1.38 in
Blade thickness: 5.5 mm / 0.216 in at the guard, tapering to 1.5 mm / 0.06 in
Point of balance: 12 cm / 4.7 in from the guard
Weight: 1.3 kg /

Blade material: 1095 high carbon steel
Handle material: Ebony
Hilt assembly: Pinned, full tang

** Pros / Cons **

Handles well in terms of weight, balance, and grip shape
Beautifully decorated fittings
Excellent finish
Remarkable cutting performance

The blade becomes very thin and flexible toward the tip
Expensive
The guard could be more tightly fitted, considering the price


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