japanese swords

Reproduction of the Spanish sword Marto used in the TV series and in Highlander's films, by Duncan MacLeod

Blade: mirror-polished 440 stainless steel, not sharp
Hamon: irregular
Hi: not present
Total length: 104 cm
Blade length: 69 cm
Weight: 1100 g.
Saya: shiny red metal
Sageo: cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: mirror polished brass color

Faithful reproduction of the ceremonial Wakizashi dating back to the Japanese Edo period. Precisely carved and chiseled resin scabbard, tsuba and hilt depicting rural scenes.

Blade: not sharpened in 440 stainless steel
Blade length (including habaki): 50.7cm.
Sori: 2.4cm
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Kissaki: 2.5cm.
Total length: 73cm.
Weight: 832g. (without sheath) - 1324g. (including scabbard)
Balance: advanced, at 1cm
Handle: resin
Sheath: in resin

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Motohaba: height of the habaki blade * Sakihaba: height of the kissaki blade.

Reproduction of the sword used by Connor MacLeod in the movie Highlander. Made by the Spanish Marto.

Blade: mirror-polished 440 stainless steel, not sharp
Hamon: irregular
Hi: not present
Total length: 104 cm
Blade length: 69 cm
Weight: 1100 g.
Saya: shiny black metal
Sageo: black cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: in antiqued copper