It’s well known for its almost perfect balance of good blade strength, hardness, toughness, edge-holding capacity, as well as renowned elasticity and excellent resilience, with very similar characteristics to a spring steel sword blade. 1060 carbon steel is without a doubt, one of the most versatile steels available, and arguably the best sword-making steel for a true combat sword. Completed with a lacquered hardwood scabbard, quality sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality-cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. This Uchigatana sword saber is lethal, and executed with quality craftsmanship. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:1060 steel sword blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.Quality sword fittings, handle & scabbard materials. Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting weapon. Battle ready sword – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana.1060 Carbon Steel Sword Specifications:Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.Overall Katana length: 106cm.Handle length: 26cm.Blade length: 71cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.7cm.Blade material: 1060 carbon steel Katana blade. Hardening process: Heat treated & quenched.Hardness: 60HRC.Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality-cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality-cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). Sword fittings material: Zinc-alloy and brass. Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.Tang: Full tang Katana. Included: Sword bag. Item: Functional Katana.
