Koden Big Sori Tachi | Folding Steel Gunome Hamon Large Sori Tachi Full Copper Traditional Waist Fittings
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Koden Big Sori Tachi | Folding Steel Gunome Hamon Large Sori Tachi Full Copper Traditional Waist Fittings
Product Introduction
The Koden Big Sori Tachi is a historical high-curvature traditional waist-worn samurai tachi priced at $569.99, crafted for nihonto collectors, historical display and cultural gift collection. Different from ordinary uchigatana katana, this tachi features extra large 3.1cm blade sori, follows ancient tachi wearing style with complete copper waist hanging hardware including ashikanamono, taikogane, kawasakikanamono fittings. The blade adopts multi-layer folding forging steel, processed via Tsuchioki traditional clay temper to form regular gunome wave hamon, with real hand-forged yokote, no blood groove maru solid blade, full fine hand polishing and factory sharpened edge.
The tsuka is wrapped with classic cotton moro wrap lined with genuine natural ray skin, matched full set solid copper mountings: tsuba, fuchi, kashira, menuki, habaki, seppa and exclusive tachi waist copper accessories. The scabbard is made of solid hardwood, equipped copper koiguchi, ishizukikanamono, semekanamono and leaf-shaped kashiwaba metal ornaments, paired thick cotton tachino waist cord. This tachi adopts non-removable integrated full tang fixed by two bamboo mekugi pegs, stable structure for long-term static collection. Free tachi storage carry bag included as gift accessory; extra $30 supports custom blade carving service for personalized patterns and text.
Core Selling Advantages
Complete Original Product Specifications (All parameters fully retained without omission)
| Parameter Item | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Zencho (Total Entire Length) | 103CM |
| Hacho (Blade Length) | 72CM |
| Handle Length | 27CM |
| Sori (Blade Curvature) | 3.1CM |
| Sakikasane (Blade Tip Thickness) | 0.45CM |
| Motokasane (Blade Root Thickness) | 0.7CM |
| Sahihaba (Blade Tip Width) | 2.3CM |
| Motohaba (Blade Root Width) | 3.2CM |
| Kissaki Nagasa (Tip Length) | 3.7CM |
| Mizuheshi Quenching Craft | Tsuchioki Traditional Clay Tempering |
| Hamon Pattern | Gunome Wave Hamon |
| Blade Material | Folding Forging Steel |
| Hi Blood Groove | No HI (No Blood Groove) |
| Blade Forge Structure | Folding Mono Solid Structure |
| Blade Treatment | Full Fine Hand Polishing |
| Blade Profile | Shinogi-zukuri |
| Yokote | Real Hand Forged Yokote |
| Disassembled Feature | Non Removable Full Tang |
| Mekugiana Peg Holes | Two Double Peg Holes |
| Mekugi Fixing Pegs | Bamboo Pegs |
| Fuchi & Kashira Material | Solid Copper |
| Samekawa Handle Skin | Genuine Natural Ray Skin |
| Tsuka Wrap Material | Cotton Moro-Hineri Ito |
| Menuki Handle Ornaments | Solid Copper |
| Seppa Blade Washers | Solid Copper |
| Tsuba Hand Guard | Solid Copper |
| Habaki Blade Collar | Solid Copper |
| Saya Scabbard Base | Solid Wood |
| Koiguchi Sheath Mouth Fitting | Solid Copper |
| Ashikanamono Waist Copper Rings | Solid Copper |
| Kawasakikanamono Copper Connectors | Solid Copper |
| Taikogane Buckle Fittings | Solid Copper |
| Ishizukikanamono Bottom Copper Cap | Solid Copper |
| Semekanamono Scabbard Copper Decor | Solid Copper |
| Kashiwaba Leaf Copper Ornaments | Solid Copper |
| Tachino Waist Binding Cord | Thick Cotton Rope |
| Free Gift Accessory | Tachi Storage Carry Bag |
| Total Full Set Weight | 1.65KG |
| Desheathing Weight (Blade+Handle) | 1.2KG |
| Blade Sharp Option | Fully Sharpened |
| Exclusive Blade Carving | Not Carving Default; +$30 Custom Carving Upgrade |
| Important Reminder | All handmade swords have minor dimensional & weight errors for reference only |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the core difference between Tachi and regular Katana?
A: Tachi features large sori curvature and special waist hanging copper fittings (ashikanamono, taikogane), worn blade-down around waist; standard katana worn blade-up tucked into obi, without tachi exclusive waist copper hardware.
Q: What advantages of folding steel blade vs single T10?
A: Multi-layer folding forging produces clear natural jihada grain texture, balanced flexibility and edge hardness, collectible texture superior to single medium carbon steel blades.
Q: What is big sori suitable for?
A: 3.1cm ultra large curve restores ancient Heian/Kamakura period tachi shape, perfect for historical theme collection, museum-style display and oriental cultural premium gifts.
Q: Why full copper tachi waist fittings set?
A: Complete ashikanamono, taikogane, kashiwaba copper ornaments fully restore authentic historical tachi koshirae, hard to find on ordinary katana products.
Q: Can I customize unique patterns on folding blade?
A: Yes, extra $30 blade carving service available, customize historical patterns or personalized text, visit Custom Katana page for full custom solutions.
Q: Similar high-end collectible long sword reference?
A: You can view our full copper dragon themed mid-high katana: Emperor Dragon Katana.
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Tachi Parts names and terminology
Tachi Parts names and terminology
SHIZUJIJANAMONO The cap at the bottom of the scabbard is usually made of animal horn or metal
KASHIWABA Leaf-shaped projection on the metal decoration near shizujijanamono on the scabbard
SEMEKANAMONO Metal decoration on scabbard near shizujijanamono
ASHIKANAMONO Tachi scabbard has two metal rings (one near the scabbard mouth is called "one foot" and the other is called "two feet"), which are interwoven and woven with ropes to make it easy to carry
SAYA Sheath
MON Emblems
TACHIO Connect the straps between two taikogawa
TAIKOGAWA It is used to pass through tachio and tie it around the waist. Generally, in order to ensure the strength, some reinforcing fittings will be added
TAIKOGANE Metal buckle on taikogawa
ASHIGAWA Pass taichio through here to make it easy to wear at the waist. TAIKOGAWA, which decorates the sword, is usually folded into a rope with thin leather
KAWASAKIKANAMONO A small piece of metal connecting the ribbon with ashikanamono
TSUBA Hand guard between handle and blade
TASUKA handle
A.SAKIKASANE Thickness of blade tip.
B.MOTOKASANE Thickness of the bottom of the blade.
C.KISSAKI NAGASA Length of tip.
D.SAKIHABA Width of blade tip.
E.MUNE The surface of the katana back.
F.MOTOHABA Width of bottom of blade.
G.MUNEMACHI The notch at the top of the blade stem,where the back surface (mune) of the blade begins.
H.HAMACHI A notch at the top of the blade,where the blade begins.
I.FUKURA The radian of the blade in the tip area.
J.BOSHI Blade text in the tip area.
K.YOKOTE The boundary between blade tip and blade body.
L.KOSHINOGI Shinogi-ji above the blade tip area (yokote).
M. MITSUKADO Intersection point of yokote and blade edge of blade body and blade edge of tool tip.
N.SHINOGI MITSUKADO Shinogi,Koshinogi und Yokote linien.
O.SHINOGI-JI Blade surface between shinogi and mune.
P.SHINOGI A chear straight line extending along the longitudinal direction of the blade is the thickest part of the blade (only appearing on katana of shinogi-zakuri) .
Q.JI The surface between shinogi and nioiguchi.
R.HA The edge area of the cutter body is hardened by quenching.
S.HASAKI Asharpened edge.
T.NIOIGUCHI A clear line separating the hardened blade from the softer part of the blqde body.
U.ASHI Nioiguchi's extension line in the direction of the blade.
V.HACHO A straight line that determines the length of the blade.
W.SORI Degree of blade bending.
X.ZENCHO The total length of the katana,including the stem (the blade length is only the blade body).
Y.NAKAGO NACASA Length of katana stem.
Z.MAKUGIANA A hole in the shank for receiving Mekugi (bamboo nail for fixing the blade in the handle).
AA,MEI Inscription on the hilt (usually the name of the katana maker,but there are often other information).
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