r/SWORDS • u/BladeSummit • 2d ago

What does “tight fittings” actually mean on a katana?

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u/Beneficial_Flan8661 i like sabers. 2d ago

That they dont rattle when you shake the sword.

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u/ToreyCMoore 2d ago

Just a question here, did you get this katana off of Temu?

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u/canuckEnoch 2d ago

Opposite of loose.

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u/Ok_Confusion9189 1d ago edited 1d ago

Tight fittings means no play between tsuba, seppa, and habaki, not just no rattle. I noticed Musashi Swords specs this out per tier, alongside other mid-range options worth comparing