| What are you looking for in a sword? | | | | home? Is a full tang really necessary? |
| While some sword buyers are looking for | | | | If this is your situation, you can save |
| a fully functional and "battle ready" | | | | a considerable amount of money by |
| sword, others are simply interested in | | | | purchasing a sword without a full tang. |
| having a sword for display in their home | | | | Although some sword enthusiasts prefer a |
| or business. I'm writing this article to | | | | traditionally made sword with a full |
| help you to make an educated decision | | | | tang even for display purposes, it is |
| when you are ready to buy a sword | | | | not really necessary to have such |
| online. | | | | strength for a sword that will simply |
| If you plan to use your new sword for | | | | sit on display. |
| cutting exercises, martial arts practice | | | | Do you want to test the durability of |
| or other physical tasks, you should | | | | your new sword by doing cutting tests? |
| consider buying a full tang sword. A | | | | If so, I recommend purchasing a full |
| full tang basically means that the metal | | | | tang sword with high carbon steel. |
| from the blade extends all the way to | | | | Swords with high carbon steel usually |
| the end of the sword's handle. These | | | | stay sharp for long periods of time and |
| types of swords are typically much | | | | require less maintenance in terms of |
| stronger and safer than swords with a | | | | sharpening. However, beware that high |
| half tang or even a ¾ tang, and you | | | | carbon steels will rust and corrode if |
| will be thankful to have that added | | | | not cared for properly. To prevent this |
| strength. | | | | from happening, always leave a light |
| What if you just want a nice looking | | | | coat of oil or Vaseline on the blade of |
| sword to hang up or display in your | | | | your sword. |