Buy Martial Arts Weapons – How to Buy the Right Marital Arts Weapons

Martial arts weapons can be purchased from weapons suppliers either locally or online. When ordering online, be aware that suppliers are unable to ship to some states. This information is posted on the individual websites.
When purchasing competition swords , check to make sure the sword meets the standards of both the Chinese Martial Arts Policy Board and the International Wushu Federation. Competition swords that meet these standards will have a tag attached stating this fact. Competition swords are made in different sizes for men and women. Make certain that the sword you purchase is light weight, sturdy, and balanced.
    Japanese swords are at least one foot in length. Swords measuring more than two feet are classified as daito, or long swords. Japanese swords have a hard outer shell with a softer, inner core. This makes the swords more resilient. Before the sword guard, or tsuka, is put on, file markings are cut into the sword near the handle. These markings reveal how well the blade steel ages and are never to be cleaned. Cleaning this area of the sword will decrease the value of the sword by at least half.
    The most common ninja sword is a straight-blade ninja sword. There are several types of ninja swords available, including katana swords, daito swords, and tachi swords. Practice ninja swords with blunt blades can be purchased for the beginning student.
    Samurai swords should be made with the highest quality of steel. Authentic samurai swords are forged and are one of a kind. The blade edge should be heat treated introducing a pattern molded into it. Traditional Japanese feudal era designs and shapes should be incorporated within the design of the sword. Samurai swords must be balanced to withstand excessive stress and all blade surfaces should be stone polished. Authentic samurai swords are tested, inspected, and have an unconditional guarantee.
    Sai's are typically made of either chrome or aluminum and have leather-wrapped handles. When purchasing a sai, the weight and balance of the sai are important aspects to consider. The pointed baton of the sai can be either round or octagonal. Sai stands and cases are also available. Flexible rubber sais are available for training.
    Nunchuka's should be the length of the student’s forearm. Both sticks should be perpendicular to the ground when the connecting rope or chain is laid across the palm of the hand. Proper weight balance is very important if the nunchuka will be used for advanced moves. Varnished or painted nunchuka are harder to grip. Nunchuka can be made from wood, metal or plastic, and training nunchuka are covered with foam.
    Throwing stars are normally made of stainless steel. Many have removable weight centers so the owner can customize the stars. Throwing stars are categorized as being suitable for beginners or advanced users.

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