Tip Options
These hardwood butterfly swords/knives (bat jaam do) are more blade heavy than the other styles and are designed primarily for chopping and slashing techniques. The blades widen towards the end and then taper to the tip.
Choose a "pointed blade tip" for forms and light to medium contact training, or a "rounded blade tip" for robust partner training.
Blade length: 11" to 15"
Blade width: 2-5/8" at the guard.
Blade thickness: 1/2"
Handle length: 4.5"
Avg. point of balance: 2.25" to 3" from the guard.
Avg. weight: 1 lb. 4 oz. each