Phoenix Armory Katate-uchi Single Handed Sword - Scarlet Slasher T10 Tsuba Options

The katate-uchi is a traditional Japanese sword with characteristics similar to that of a katana. It has a curved blade with the same mountings used in the katana. However, there are a few nuances separating the katate-uchi from the katana. 

Originally developed in the late 16th century, the katate-uchi came shortly after the development of the katana. The katana was invented in the early Muromachi period (1337 to 1573), whereas the katate-uchi was invented in the late 1700s. Because of this, Japanese swordsmiths used many of the same materials and craftsmanship.

But while the katana was designed for use with two hands, the katate-uchi was intended for one hand use. This was presumably because of the sword's thin kasane and short tang, which made it particularly lightweight. Nonetheless, the katate-uchi still boasted a relatively long blade measuring up to 27 inches long.

Because it was intended for one hand use, the katate-uchi was often wielded with either another weapon or a shield. Wielding the katate-uchi with a shield allowed for a higher level of defense. With that said, however, shields weren't particularly popular or widely used in feudal Japan. Most samurai warriors preferred to carry and use two swords instead of a sword and shield.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall length in Saya: 38"
Sword length: 33"
Nagasa: 23.75"
Tsuka length: 8.25"
Blade width: 31.3mm at Habaki, 24.4mm at tip
Motokasane: 7.2mm
Sakikasane: 4.0mm
Sword weight: 1.6lbs

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