Hanwei - Tinker Longsword with Blunt Blade SK-A

Michael 'Tinker' Pearce has designed a series of Hanwei swords made from 1516065160 steel, combining authenticity, functionality, and performance
To meet the varying needs of Western martial artists, each of the seven swords, all of which offer excellent handling, is available in both a sharp and a blunt version. The careful heat treatment of the (preferred by Tinker) 5160 steel through hot bath hardening (English: marquenching) results in an excellent combination of strength and flexibility with a Rockwell hardness of 50-52 HRC. This enables the sharp blades to have higher edge retention, while preventing burr formation in the dull models and ensuring the safety-related flexibility of the tip. For each type of sword in this series, replacement blades are available, except for the Early Viking Sword. A key feature of Tinker's designs is that the blades are interchangeable. This gives you the opportunity to purchase a complete sword plus a spare blade, so you can use both the sharp and the blunt version. All longswords, bastard swords, and early medieval swords feature Tinker's special assembly system with internal hexagon socket cap nuts, allowing for easy blade replacement using an Allen key and ensuring that the handle remains securely attached
With the Tinker Longswords (Oakeshott Type XVIIIa), the WMA (""Westliche Kampfkünste")-Adept features a fast and balanced pair of swords that are wonderfully wielded in skilled hands
To compensate for the increased cutting thickness, the blunt versions feature a longer hollow grind. In addition, the flattened tip ensures the flexibility required for safety. The flattened pommel knob (Type T-2) forms a natural extension of the two-handed grip, and the sturdy square guard (Type 2) provides the necessary security. The handle features a hardwood core wrapped in cord, covered in leather, and equipped with steel fittings. A leather-covered sheath is included in the delivery

Key Features:

• heat-treated 5160 spring steel (warm bath hardening)
• dismantlable
• Tinker tested
• Replacement blade sharp (item number HN-OH2396)

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