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 gloss-lacquered scabbard, along with intricate decorative brass fittings – many of which are plated in real gold & silver, complement the red sword handle well. And the hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin & quality cord form a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. This Uchigatana sword saber is lethal, and executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:1095 steel Katana blade – 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 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: 3.2-2cm. Blade thickness: 7.5-5mm.Blade material: 1095 carbon steel Katana blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with visible Hamon. Hardness: 58HRC.Tsuba (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Gloss lacquered hardwood, wrapped with quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Brass, plated with genuine gold & silver. Fuchi & Kashira (handle-collar & pommel) material: Brass, plated with genuine gold & silver. Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.Other sword fittings (Seppa, Menuki, Shitodomes) material: Brass.Tang: Full tang Katana. Item: Daito sword.
