| Insiders have placed extremely high value on | | | | sword that can be removed. Once these pegs |
| samurai swords for many years. This is due to | | | | are removed, the handle should slide off fairly |
| their full tang construction, razor sharp edges and | | | | easily. Be aware that putting the handle back unto |
| history in ancient Japan. When browsing Samurai | | | | your sword is sometimes more difficult than |
| swords for sale, there are several inside secrets | | | | removing it. |
| that you should know before you make your | | | | 4. Although samurai swords for sale are |
| next purchase. | | | | traditionally single-edged, there are double-edged |
| Consider these 5 tips before you buy any samurai | | | | samurai swords available that will give you a lot of |
| swords for sale: | | | | added cutting and thrusting power. |
| 1. Samurai blades with high carbon content are | | | | 5. When removing your sword from the sheath, |
| held in high regard for their wonderful edge | | | | hold the spine of the sword in one hand with the |
| retention and overall strength. These types of | | | | handle in your other hand. A razor sharp samurai |
| blades will also rust if not cared for properly. To | | | | sword will cut you very easily if not taken out of |
| prevent this from happening, simply lubricate the | | | | the sheath properly. |
| blade with light oil after every use. | | | | Samurai swords for sale are usually made from |
| 2. Hitting your samurai sword against another | | | | high carbon steel due to its excellent edge |
| sword during practice will definitely leave chips or | | | | retention and strength. Purchasing a stainless steel |
| nicks in the edge of your blade. Use extreme | | | | samurai sword will give you less edge retention |
| caution when performing tasks like this. | | | | but also less chance of being taken over by rust |
| 3. Not sure if your samurai sword is full tang? | | | | and corrosion. |
| There are usually small pins in the handle of your | | | | |