Day: January 1, 2008

Added pics and specs to CS-88GMS Cold Steel Grosse Messer Sword

Known throughout Germany as the “Big Knife”, the Grosse Messer hails from central and northern Europe where, in far off days of old, noblemen and peasants alike relied on it to protect hearth and home from the ravages of brigands, cut throats, outlaws and other assorted characters of ill repute.

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Added pics and specs to CS-88G Cold Steel Gim Sword

There are two basic types of straight bladed swords used in China. One is fairly long and heavy known as the Wu Jian or “Martial Sword”. The other is substantially lighter and called a Wen Jian or “Scholar’s Sword” and was primarily carried for personal self defense.

After studying books and video tapes on the history and use of both weapons, we have decided to make our own battle worthy Gim (Wu Jian) for serious collectors and practitioners of Chinese Martial Arts.

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Added pics and specs to CS-88DW Cold Steel Dragonfly Wakazashi

Most swords offered today are interpretive copies of antiquities from feudal Japan. They were made for warrior’s of small stature who seldom rose above five and a half feet. As skillfully designed as these swords are, they may not be perfectly suited for the twenty first century warrior, who benefited from contemporary advances in childhood nutrition and healthcare and grew up to be a substantially taller, stronger, and more athletic version of his historical counterpart. As a way of compensating for this size disparity, Cold Steel has created the Dragonfly Series. 30.375″ overall length, 22.0″ blade. Weighs 29.5 oz.

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Added pics and specs to CS-88DT Cold Steel Dragonfly O Tanto

Most swords offered today are interpretive copies of antiquities from feudal Japan. They were made for warrior’s of small stature who seldom rose above five and a half feet. As skillfully designed as these swords are, they may not be perfectly suited for the twenty first century warrior, who benefited from contemporary advances in childhood nutrition and healthcare and grew up to be a substantially taller, stronger, and more athletic version of his historical counterpart. As a way of compensating for this size disparity, Cold Steel has created the Dragonfly Series. 21.0″ overall, 15.0″ blade. Weighs 22.9 oz

More information here:
http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88dt-dragonfly-o-tanto.html

Added pics and specs to CS-88DK Cold Steel Dragonfly Katana

Most swords offered today are interpretive copies of antiquities from feudal Japan. They were made for warrior’s of small stature who seldom rose above five and a half feet. As skillfully designed as these swords are, they may not be perfectly suited for the twenty first century warrior, who benefited from contemporary advances in childhood nutrition and healthcare and grew up to be a substantially taller, stronger, and more athletic version of his historical counterpart. As a way of compensating for this size disparity, Cold Steel has created the Dragonfly Series. 41.5″ overall, 29.5″ blade. Weighs 48.2 oz

More information here:
http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88dk-dragonfly-katana.html

Added pics and specs to CS-88K Cold Steel Imperial Series Katana

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. 40.875″ overall, 29.375″ blade. Weighs 44.2 oz

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http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88k-imperial-series-katana.html

Added pics and specs to CS-88W Cold Steel Imperial Series Wakazashi

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. 27.625″ overall, 21.125″ blade. Weighs 24.6 oz.

More information here:
http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88w-imperial-series-wakazashi.html

Added pics and specs to CS-88T Cold Steel Imperial Series O Tanto

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. 19.75″ overall, 13.25″ blade. Weighs 22.9 oz

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http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88t-imperial-series-o-tanto.html

Added pics and specs to CS-88DEC Cold Steel Imperial Series Double Edge Katana

Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar), is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black cord. A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small, ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. 38″ overall length, 28″ blade. Weighs 36.5 oz.

More information here:
http://www.1sks.com/store/cold-steel-88dec-imperial-series-double-edge-katana.html