1095 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, assuredly forming a very lethal foundational core to this true Katana sabre. 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 matte black lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with functional steel & brass sword-fittings, complement the brown Katana handle fittingly. And the hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin & quality cord form a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle-grip. This Uchigatana sword saber is lethal, and executed with impressive craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a treasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:1095 Katana blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity & desirable resilience.Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with a subtly 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 Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword. 1095 Steel Katana 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: 1095 carbon steel Katana blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with a subtle, visible Hamon. Hardness: 58HRC.Tsuka (handle) materials: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & real leather cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Matte lacquered hardwood, with 3x buffalo horn inserts.Sageo (scabbard-wrap) material: Quality-cord. Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Steel, and plated.Other sword fittings material: Brass. Mekugi (peg): 2x bamboo pins.Tang: Full tang Katana. Included: Silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. Item: Daito sword.
