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portion of the blade that is inside the handle. Listed below are the different
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Generall speaking, a sword will be
stated if it is Full Tang. If not stated, then most likely it is a Half Push Tang.
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| Full Tang |
| The entire handle is the tang with the
handle scales attached to the sides. |
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| Encapsulated Tang |
| Handle is molded around the tang. |
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| Rat Tail Tang |
| A bolt or threaded pommel secures the blade
to the handle. |
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| Half Push Tang |
| The tang is pushed into the handle and fixed
in place. |
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| Half Tang |
| Approximately 1/2 of the handle is tang. |
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| Full Push Tang |
| The tang is pushed into the handle and fixed
in place. |
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Swords Tang Types |
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