Japanese Chokuto Katana

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 Japanese straight sword. 

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 matching hardwood scabbard & handle, along with the sword’s minimalist brass fittings, close firmly together forming what would almost pass as a staff 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 Chokuto sword is lethal, 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:

• 1095 sword blade – 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.
• Straight sword – equally balanced cutting and thrusting weapon. 
• Single edged sword – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine. 
• Battle ready sword – fully functional and deadly sharp sword. 

Chokuto Katana Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall length: 106cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Blade with: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: 1095 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword, with visible Hamon.
• Hardness: 58HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Rosewood.
• Saya (scabbard) material: Rosewood.
• Sword fittings: Solid brass.
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
• Tang: Full tang sword. 
• Included: Silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Straight Japanese sword.