Blade characteristics include a hard & tough, reliable & durable cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity, which 1095, being technically a higher carbon content spring steel, is renowned for. Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced Japanese sword-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shinken sword blade. The lacquered multi-colored scabbard, along with intricate decorative brass fittings – many of which are plated in real gold & silver, complement, and color-match the blue Katana sword handle fittingly. And the hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin & quality cord handle form a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. This Uchigatana sword saber is deadly, and executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:1095 Katana blade – tough & hard, reliable cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity & desirable resilience.Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon.Premium quality fittings, handle & scabbard materials.Two handed sword – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered and with good power.Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting combat Katana. Battle ready sword – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword.1095 Carbon Steel Katana Specifications:Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.Overall Katana length: 104cm.Handle length: 26cmBlade length: 71cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.7cm.Blade material: 1095 steel Katana blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with visible Hamon. Hardness: 60HRC.Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). Sword fittings material: Brass, many of which are plated in genuine gold & silver. Tang: Full tang Katana. Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. Item: Daito sword.
