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 hardwood scabbard, along with the battle-practical steel & brass sword fittings, complement the black sword color scheme well. And the hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord form a traditional and very effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. This Uchigatana sword is deadly, and is executed with a simple and classic aesthetic. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:1095 sword blade – tough & hard, reliable cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity & desirable resilience.Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon.Premium quality fittings, sword & scabbard materials. Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting combat Katana. Battle ready Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana.Katana Carbon Steel Specifications:Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.Overall Katana length: 105cm.Handle length: 26cm.Blade length: 71cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.7cm.Blade material: 1095 carbon steel Katana blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with visible Hamon. Hardness: 58HRC.Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & quality-cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood quality Sageo. Sword fittings material: Brass, plated in real gold & silver. Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass. Tang: Full tang Katana. Included: Silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. Item: Daito sword.
