Cold Steel Butterfly Swords 20.25" 32oz 1055Carbon 88BF Start Price USD 239.95 Current Price USD 239.95 Time Left 28 days 1 hours 57 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Friday, February 06, 2009 Location Los Angeles See more about 'Cold Steel Butterfly Swords 20.25" 32oz 1055Carbon 88BF' Description   Suggested Retail  $279.97 Model #: 88BF Specifications:Overall: 20 1/4"Blade: 15"Thick: 1/5"Weight: 32 oz.Steel: 1055 High Carbon Cold Steel Butterfly Sword 1055 High Carbon SteelWith Scabbard Prior to World War II, the Butterfly Sword was virtually unknown outside of southern China. This changed at the close of the 1940’s, when the Communists took control of mainland China, forcing many Kung Fu masters to flee the oppressive regime and establish new schools elsewhere. Currently, due to the spread of Kung Fu, these once obscure swords have become quite popular. Typically, Butterfly Swords come in pairs that are cleverly nested together so they appear to be one sword not two. When they are drawn, they can be quickly separated and wielded in both hands to make wickedly effective chops, slashes and thrusts. Our battle worthy blades are 15" long and 25/8" wide. The handsome slip-proof grip features carefully selected hardwood covered with attractively braided cord. The “D” shaped guard has a long forward quillion, so it can both deflect and trap various opposing weapons.   Please Check my Feedbacks And Bid With Confidence You Are Buying From an Actual Cutlery STORE Check Out my ebay Store For More Similar Products at no Additional Shipping Place a Bid!