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Eastern
Tachi
타치 · 太刀
Japan · Heian to Muromachi · Ships from Japan
A deeply curved sword hung edge-down from the belt.
Curved strongly near the hilt for drawing on horseback, with a temper line, gilt fittings and diamond-wrapped grip. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 78 cm
- Overall length
- 103 cm
- Weight
- 1.15 kg
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, gilt fittings, ray skin and silk cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
Regular price ₩5,200,000 Sale price ₩4,680,000 10% off3 left in stock
Sale ends December 31, 2027
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- Heian period
It became the mounted warrior’s sword before giving way to the uchigatana worn in the sash.