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Nagamaki Long Katanas for Sale<\/h2>\r\nWelcome to Katanaswords.net, your one stop shop for best Samurai Nagamaki swords. We hold an extensive range of razor sharp Nagamaki long Katanas for sale at the best price. Our product line consists of the best heat-forged<\/a> Samurai Nagamaki swords crafted from outstanding materials.\r\n\r\nWe make sure to deliver you the utmost quality and value packed in a single sword. The Nagamaki swords manufactured by us are not just for ornamental purposes, but these hold the true Samurai spirit. Get your hands on one of the finest Nagamaki swords traditionally handmade by veteran swordsmiths.\r\n

About Nagamaki Swords<\/h2>\r\nNagamaki sword belongs to nihonto (Japanese swords) with an extra-long handle traditionally used by Samurai of feudal Japan. The word Nagamaki means \u2018long wrap,\u2019 and that\u2019s from where its name originated. Nagamaki possesses a 2 feet long blade with the handle of about the same length. That is why it is considered a long katana sword. However, the main difference between a Nagasaki and Katana is the handle length. Nagasaki has a longer handle than Samurai Katana.\r\n\r\nHistorically, it is difficult to pin-point the exact appearance time of this sword; however, according to the evidence, it dates back to the Kamakura period<\/a>. At that time, the Nodachi (large Samurai sword) swords were mainly used by Samurai, and Nagamaki evolved from them.\r\n\r\nNagamaki is a single-edged sword, and it resembles with Naginata blade, but both of these have different tsuka (handle) and blade length. The hilt of sword is made from leather or silk cord in a criss cross manner to offer an improved grip over the handle. Because of its long blade and ease of use, the Nagamakis became one of the most prestigious Samurai weapons.\r\n

Nagamaki Creation Process<\/h2>\r\nNagamaki swords are manufactured from the conventional Japanese process. These swords are not made by a single person, rather many swordsmiths work together to manufacture a sword. Like all other Samurai swords, Namagakis are made from tamahagane<\/a> (a kind of steel) obtained from iron sand. This steel is then processed to get different Carbon concentration; higher carbon concentration means stronger material.\r\n\r\nThe most widely used materials for Samurai Nagamaki sword production are 1095 high steel carbon<\/a> and 9260 spring steel<\/a>. And then the steel goes through the forging process in which it is heated and folded<\/a> multiple times to make a single-piece sword. After getting its final shape, the sword is then clay tempered, file marked, and polished.\r\n\r\nOnce the sword is ready, then comes the mountings part. Firstly, a tuska (handle) is fitted at the end of the blade to provide a better grip of the sword. The mount-maker also makes a scabbard sheath called saya for Nagamaki, which is usually made from leather or wood to keep it protected. Another vital part is tsuba, which is present at the end of the blade to protect the hands.\r\n

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