All I know is that it has something to do with swords. But I'm really curious.
2007-10-26 14:51:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
It means the metal part of the sword continues through the handle. It's much less likely to break then a sword with a handle attached to it.
2007-10-26 14:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by ladypersephone21 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The tang is an extension of the blade that you don't see because it is hidden underneath the handle. On European swords goes through the pommel (the end cap) and is peened over like a rivet so that the sword does not come apart. On Japanese swords there are either one or two holes that have bamboo pins that go through the handle and through the tang to secure it together. By knocking the pins out you can then remove the handle.
Usually the term "full tang"is used to describe modern replicas and is more often a marketing gimic to get you to think the sword is something special when it's really not.
Most swords if they are of any quality should already have a full tang and it doesn't need to be advertised. It's something to expect. A half or quarter tang is more often than not on a sword for decoration only and that needed support in the handle is not needed if it's going to hang on the wall and look pretty.
If you see a swords advertised as "full tang" or even "battle ready" stay away from them. They are junk and probably over priced.
2007-10-27 06:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by mercierarmory 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Define Tang
2016-10-05 05:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Is Full Tang
2016-12-14 15:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tang is the continuation of the solid piece of metal used to make the blade into the sword. Full tang means the metal from the blade extends the entire length of the handle. This is preferable, as it makes it much much more difficult for the handle to break off. Other options are half tang and quarter tang.
2007-10-26 15:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by MagicianTrent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knew a sword smith. He could make the sword's tang, a handle itself. And shape it like a sword handle, but out of the high carbon steel itself. So the whole weapon is made out of a solid and tough high carbon stee, even the tang itself is now a handle. Instead of making the handle out of wood. And making the high carbon steel tang, shaped like a twix chocolate bar. In the past, sword smiths made sure a swordsman's sword would outlive him. Nowadays, sword smiths work under big companies. So they have to make swords have weak tangs, and wooden handles. Or their greedy boss won't make anymore money.
2013-12-28 16:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "full tang" means that the grip conforms to the shape and follows the outline of the tang, which is a solid piece of metal (typically steel). It is a single piece of metal from tip to base but the hilt is usually encased.
2007-10-26 14:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋