Sakabato – 逆刃刀- is a Japanese sword whose edge is on the inside of the blade (at o katana normal being the blunt side), while the outer curvature (where the cutting edge of a katana) is unsharp.
No material evidence of the use of this type of sword in medieval Japan has been found, but its existence cannot be strongly denied either. No archaeological remains were discovered in Japan, instead there is evidence in the "Royal Deoksu Palace Museum" in Korea. As Japan invaded Korea at some point, it remains open to the discussion of the development in Japan a sakabato, starting from a Korean model. As no known Japanese sword school developed the techniques of this sword pattern it is possible that its use was done in secret, possibly in schools ninjas, the techniques being transmitted to a limited number of students.
There are also knives (so much) which have the edge disposed in reverse. These were called cubikiri (sometimes translated as "head cutter" or "doctor's knife").
Sakabato is a sword currently known due to the character Himura Kenshin in charcoal "Rurouni Kenshin". It is classified as a "pacifist" weapon because it is used for those who do not want to kill their opponent, except as a last resort.
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General specifications |
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| size | |
| Overall length with sheath | 82.5 cm |
| Total length without sheath | 76 cm |
| Total weight with sheath | 620 g |
| Total weight without sheath | 820 g |
| Blade | |
| Length | 48.5 cm |
| Width | 34 mm |
| Steel type | 1060 |
| Hardness | 60 HRC |
| Rolling | Damascus |
| Treatment | hand forged / uniform quality |
| Finish | manual / Japanese stones |
| Bo-hi | Yes |
| Handle | |
| Length | 24 cm |
| Grip the blade to the handle | two wooden rivets |
| Sheath | |
| Length | 57 cm |
| Material | wood |
| Color | naturally |
| Auxiliaries included | |
| Box | cardboard |
| Stand | not |
| Cleaning set | not |
| cover | standard |
Instructions for use sharp swords
- These swords are intended for sporting exercises, they are not weapons of war.
- They are weapons that will be used exclusively in "tameshigiri" cutting exercises on tatami mats. Omote tatami (rice straw rolls) will be kept under water (to soak) for a minimum of 6 (six) hours before use.
- Before use, check the stability of the blade in the handle and the presence of rivets (mekugi) between the blade and the handle.
- Practice under the guidance of a teacher, never alone. Improper handling of the sword can damage it.
- The use of other materials for cutting can lead to damage to the weapon exclusively due to the fault of the user.
- After use clean the sword according to the maintenance instructions.
- Careful! This weapon is a sharp weapon and improper handling can cause serious injury or even death to the user or bystanders. We strongly recommend use only by persons trained in the use of these weapons and only by responsible persons. Responsibility for use rests entirely with the user.
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