Description
Epic Armoury’s Dai Katana is a latex-hybrid sword featuring a distinctive Asian appearance with a squared guard. The sword is 39.5" long from tip to pommel, with a 28" slender, single-edged blade. The long detailed handle accommodates two hands and a firm, comfortable grip while on the battlefield. The [ hilt, grip, and pommel ] is 10" long, cast for incredible detail and realism. The grip is also cast and painted to look like fabric bound in the menuki-style.
Whether you are a honorable samurai or sneaky ninja, this Dai Katana is our highest quality gear due to its impressive durability and detail. The blade is made from closed cell foam around a fiberglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, while the handle is a polyurethane foam cast that allows for greater detail and no maintenance. This hybrid model sword will make you confident in the safety and appeal of your weapon on the battlefield.
History
Traditionally used by samurai of feudal Japan
Designed to be drawn from the sheath quickly to accommodate combat that required fast response times
Paired with a tanto (dagger) and a wakizashi (short sword) by samurai
Key Features
A high quality weapon for an affordable price
Cast hilt shows off an extreme level of detail
Firm grip
Light weight
High safety rating, approved by the top organizations
Made from a proprietary foam that does not shred
Features a strong, round, flexible fiberglass core
Great costume, LARP, and cosplay piece
Features a resilient latex coating
10 Step Coating Process
Materials
Crafted from polyurethane foam
Handle is a polyurethane foam cast
Finished with a latex coating
Core is made of fiberglass
Tip of core wrapped in Kevlar to prevent punch-through
Specifications
overall length: 39" or 99 cm
blade length: 29" or 74 cm
hilt: 4" long x 3 wide or 1 x 7.6 cm
handle: 8.5" or 21.5 cm
pommel: 1.25" x 1 x [1.25, 1] or 3.2 x 2.5 x [3.2, 2.5] cm
grip: firm
weapon tip: pointed
striking surface: semi-beveled
core: fiberglass rod
weight: 0.9 lbs or 408 grams
core capped to prevent tearing /splitting /punch-through of the foam
foam thickness depth to core on striking surface: +5/8"
foam thickness depth to core on all non-striking surfaces: +3/8"
foam thickness from core to end/tip: +1.5"
foam weight: cross-linked polyurethane, similar to Trocellen (tm)
Measurements will vary slightly from piece to piece as these are handmade items.
For shipments outside the US, please check the USPS website to see if they will be able to ship your order. If this item does not fit within the size restrictions for your country, a shipping service other than the USPS will be required:
https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immctry.htm
