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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2006
Julius Henry Reinhardt, Oxford, GA (US);
Eddie Floyd, Spring City, TN (US);
Julius Henry Reinhardt, Oxford, GA (US);
Eddie Floyd, Spring City, TN (US);
United Cutlery Corporation, Thomasville, GA (US);
Abstract
A practice sword simulating a Katana. The practice sword provides an affordable, safe practice weapon that correctly simulates the size, weight and curve of the Japanese sword with both simulated cutting and thrusting capabilities. The practice sword includes generally a handle, a handle guard, and a simulated blade. The blade is comprised of a plurality of flexible limbs. The limbs are interconnected at a proximal end, proximate the handle and handle guard. The distal end of each limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other limb. The blade includes a plurality of flexible limbs. The proximal end of each flexible limb is fixed relative to each other proximate the handle guard. The distal end of each flexible limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other flexible limb.