Functional Bastard Sword with Sheath
Michael 'Tinker' Pearce designed a series of swords made by Hanwei in 5160 steel, which emphasize authenticity, functionality and performance.
To satisfy the sparring and cutting needs of Western martial artists, each of the 7 styles are made in live (sharp) and sparring (blunt) versions and each sword has excellent handling characteristics. The carefully controlled heat treatment of 5160 steel (tinker blade steel preferred) by the marquenching process produces an excellent combination of toughness and flexibility at a hardness of HRC 50-52, allowing superior edge retention in bran, anti-burrs and tip-flexing safety features in blunts.