![]() ![]() ![]() IN STOCK* - An in stock product with an asterisk(*) means the product has options available. ![]() IN STOCK - An in stock product is in our warehouse and ships right away. REAL-TIME UPDATES - Our inventory messages are updated in real-time to ensure 99.9% accuracy. The Dragonfly Wakizashi is the second longest piece of the set that matches the Dragonfly Tanto as well as the Dragonfly Katana to complete an entire 3 piece functional samurai set. Also, the polished blades are more strongly curved than our Emperor blades and terminate in a long "iris leaf" point for maximum cutting and slashing potential. Most noticeable are the distinctive teal-green silk cord-wrap and black samé (ray skin) used on the handles and the black iron furniture that bears the dragonfly motif. These swords feature thicker, wider and heavier blades, which mirror our Emperor Series in respect to heat treatment, polish, quality of furnishings, and attention to detail, but with a few new departures. ![]() As a way of compensating for this size disparity, Cold Steel has created the Dragonfly Series. As skillfully designed as these swords are, they may not be perfectly suited for the twenty first century warrior, who benefited from contemporary advances in childhood nutrition and healthcare and grew up to be a substantially taller, stronger, and more athletic version of his historical counterpart. They were made for warriors of small stature who seldom rose above five and a half feet. Most swords offered today are interpretive copies of antiquities from feudal Japan. The Katana and the Wakizashi are engraved with Japanese characters that translate as 'throughout time, God respects the ambitious' and both of these blades also feature a bo-hi to decrease the blades weight even further, also amplifying the Tachi-Kaze (sword wind sound) while the Tanto has a solid bodied blade for maximum durability.ĭecked out in all black fittings and a classic Chrysanthemum themed tsuba on the Katana and Wakizashi no matter which way you look at it, this Daisho set offers exceptional value for money and is suitable for both display and occasional light cutting practice (water filled milk jugs, cardboard boxes, river cane, etc).The classic Japanese battle sword in all its incarnations has been celebrated for centuries, not only for its elegant lines and simple beauty, but also for the technique and skill that went into its construction. And not only that, each blade is designed to be fast and lightweight, with the flagship Katana weighing only 2.1lbs yet balanced 5 7/8" from the tsuba, making it a popular choice for those martial artists who like a super quick and nimble Katana rather than a 'powercutter'. But unlike most other Daisho sets on the market with stainless steel blades, this set has the real thing. In this case, you get not just one but a full set of THREE blades to make a classically themed Daisho Set (including FREE 3-tier sword stand and a matching Tanto). Something that isn't just 'bark' - but actually has some serious 'bite' to it if ever needed (after all, a purely decorative sword just doesn't have the same presence as a live blade, and the first question anyone who spies a decorative sword will ask 'is it real?'.) While all the Katana swords in the Ryujin Art Sword series are primarily designed for display purposes - the 1045 carbon steel blades are well tempered and surprisingly strong (a well tempered 1045 carbon steel blade like this one is only slightly less durable than a 1060 carbon steel blade ) so that the end result is a true piece of sword art. All too often the more ornate and affordable Katana designs out there are let down by stainless steel (read: purely decorative) blades. ![]()
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