At the beginning of the Kamakura Period (1185-1388) large-scale iron mining cultivated the art of swordsmithing, and these artisans were akin to priesthood. During this time period, long before it eventually evolved into the katana, the Samurai carried the Tachi. It was a long, deeply curved sword worn slung from the left side, edge down.

Our version of the Reverse Blade Katana for sale has an overall length of 44 inches with a 30 inch hand polished stainless steel blade and a full japanese golden dragon metal cast tsuba handguard. The tsuka handle is finished in a traditional Japanese ito wrap and is accented with a classic gold menuki handle decor. The black imperial sageo cord wrapped saya scabbard is also accented with red leather and gold metal accents throughout.

Jin Tachi Japanese Ceremonial Samurai Katana Sword

Sale Price: $24.95

Whetstone Cutlery Japanese Samurai Swords Series 39- Inch Green Jintachi Sword, Black

List Price: $59.99
Sale Price: $55.80

Jin Tachi refers to the way the sword attaches to an Obi (worn sash). Two hangers are used attach the sword to the obi, and the blade is hung edge down. This sword is equipped with a stylish 26 inch stainless steel blade...

Rosewood Tachi 450 Samurai Sword

Sale Price: $749.99

The Rosewood Tachi 450 Samurai Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain is expertly crafted , with attention paid to every detail , making this the ideal collector's choice. In the Highlander series premiere episode "The Gathering" Connor MacLeod used a silver braided tachi in his sparring with Duncan against Duncan's dragonheaded katana...