T10 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, certainly forming a very lethal foundational core to this Japanese Chokuto Katana. Blade characteristics include a hard, tough, reliable & wear-resistant cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity.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 matching hardwood scabbard & handle material close firmly together, forming a staff sword stick. The hardwood handle acts as a simple, sturdy and maintenance free handle grip, which is not only practical to use, but also presents in a clean, traditional form.This Shikomizue sword is deadly, and is executed with a minimalistic and classic aesthetic. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. Key Features:T10 sword blade – hard & tough, reliable sharp cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.Premium quality fittings, sword & scabbard materials.Straight Japanese sword – equally balanced cutting and thrusting Japanese Chokuto Katana.Single edged sword – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine. Battle ready sword – fully functional and deadly sharp sword. Shikomizue Katana Specifications:Overall length: 103cm.Blade length: 71cm.Handle length: 26cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.7cm.Blade material: T10 steel sword blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon.Hardness: 60HRC.Tsuka (handle) material: White alpine hardwood.Saya (scabbard) material: White alpine hardwood. Sword fittings: Solid brass.Tang: Full tang sword. Weight with/without scabbard: 1.4kg / 1.1kg. Included: Sword bag.Item: Chokuto sword stick.
