Cold Steel Polypropylene O Tanto

Cold Steel Polypropylene O Tanto

Hundreds of years ago, the Japanese discovered a simple truth; that to become a good swordsman you’ll have to practice, a great deal. To become a great swordsman you’ll have to practice with a “live blade”. And during the period between ‘good’ and ‘great’, you should spend your time building your skills and confidence enough to wield a razor sharp Katana safely and effectively.

To accomplish this, the Japanese relied on a simple wooden sword called a “bokken” for much of their training. It was made from the super tough wood of the Japanese Green Oak tree, a wood they called Kashi. The swords produced from this wood had the advantage of replicating the size, weight and feel of a steel sword, while minimizing the possibility of causing grievous or permanent injury to those who used it.

Authentic Kashi wood Bokkens are still used today, but are becoming quite costly. They also have the disadvantages, being made of wood, that they may rot, crack split or splinter. Cold Steel’s solution to these dilemmas was to design a synthetic substitute, low in price and impervious to the elements.

Our Japanese Training Swords are made of the heaviest grade polypropylene available and closely duplicate a real Katana and Wakazashi in length, size, weight and feel. While they’re not quite as rigid as wood, they have the advantages of being virtually unbreakable and remarkably stiff and cut resistant.

Due to high demand around the World for Cold Steel swords and knives it is not always possible for this brand to keep up production with the sales around the World. Premium quality knives and swords are not mass produced, therefore we strictly offer all Cold Steel products on a delivered when available basis. If you require a faster delivery service please check availability as this item  may or may not be in stock. For this reason we are unable to offer a refund or exchange on on all special order items.

Specifications
Weight 9.2oz 0.26kg
Blade Thickness ¾" 1.9cm
Blade Length 12" 30.5cm
Handle 6¼" 15.9cm
Material Polyproplyene
Overall 18¼" 46.4cm
Spec's may vary from piece to piece