By lyuesword | 16 August 2021 | 1 Comments
Steel Comparison Ⅰ
If you are just starting to collect samurai swords or recently started practicing some martial arts using swords, you might be asking yourself, which sword you should choose for your sword?
Before purchasing any sword, you will first need to determine what the sword would be used for and whether you prefer a shinken (sharpened blade) or an iaito (an unsharpened blade) for your needs and requisites.
Iaito Sword
Iaido- If you are searching for a samurai sword with a blunt edge or if you had just begun training in Iaido or any other martial art that is using a sword, then the iaito blade is definitely the piece that is best for you. The iaito is a type of Katana sword with no cutting edge and is made specifically for practicing Iaido.
Shinken Sword
Shinken- If you want a katana or any other samurai sword that is sharp, fully functional, and can readily be utilized for Tameshigiri (target test cutting) , then the sharp shinken blade is the best piece for you. The shinken Katana can be sharp or razor sharp depending on how you want it, please note that the cutting edge of razor sharp blades will be last less time than regular sharp blade.
Carbon Steel
Real functional swords are made of carbon steel, stainless steel swords are brittle and cannot withstand test cutting as swords made of carbon steel.
Some of the most commonly used carbon steel content for swords are:
1050 carbon steel (has 0.50% of carbon content) , 1060 carbon steel (has 0.60% carbon content), 1095 carbon (has 0.95% carbon content), etc.
As carbon content increased it becomes less ductile and more difficult to weld, the carbon then is heat treated to make it ductile and softer for fabrication.
When there is higher carbon, the alloy can be hardened to increase impact resistance, strength and wear. The purpose of heat treating the carbon steel is to change the mechanical properties of the steel, usually ductility, hardness, yield strength, or impact resistance.
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Before purchasing any sword, you will first need to determine what the sword would be used for and whether you prefer a shinken (sharpened blade) or an iaito (an unsharpened blade) for your needs and requisites.
Iaito Sword
Iaido- If you are searching for a samurai sword with a blunt edge or if you had just begun training in Iaido or any other martial art that is using a sword, then the iaito blade is definitely the piece that is best for you. The iaito is a type of Katana sword with no cutting edge and is made specifically for practicing Iaido.
Shinken Sword
Shinken- If you want a katana or any other samurai sword that is sharp, fully functional, and can readily be utilized for Tameshigiri (target test cutting) , then the sharp shinken blade is the best piece for you. The shinken Katana can be sharp or razor sharp depending on how you want it, please note that the cutting edge of razor sharp blades will be last less time than regular sharp blade.
Carbon Steel
Real functional swords are made of carbon steel, stainless steel swords are brittle and cannot withstand test cutting as swords made of carbon steel.
Some of the most commonly used carbon steel content for swords are:
1050 carbon steel (has 0.50% of carbon content) , 1060 carbon steel (has 0.60% carbon content), 1095 carbon (has 0.95% carbon content), etc.
As carbon content increased it becomes less ductile and more difficult to weld, the carbon then is heat treated to make it ductile and softer for fabrication.
When there is higher carbon, the alloy can be hardened to increase impact resistance, strength and wear. The purpose of heat treating the carbon steel is to change the mechanical properties of the steel, usually ductility, hardness, yield strength, or impact resistance.
Want a unique sword? Feel free to contact us:
Email: lyuesword@hotmail.com
Website: www.lyuesword.com
Custom Sword Page: www.lyuesword.com/Custom-Sword/customization-options/Create-Your-Own-Swords
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