Black and Gold Sword

The most valuable part of any sword however is its blade, with this 1095 steel sword blade certainly forming a high quality foundational core of this true Katana. 

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for swordsmithing. Arguably the best steel available for Katana sword making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and resilience, 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 through a very special pattern, on this sword’s blade. 

The gloss black lacquered hardwood scabbard along with the battle-standard brass sword fittings, complement the overall black Katana scheme fittingly. And the hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord form a traditional and very effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This 1095 carbon steel Katana is presented in a classic form and decorated with powerful symbols of Samurai faith and philosophy. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable close quarters weapon to use. 

Key Features:

• 1095 steel sword blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.
• Genuine clay tempered blade with a very special visible Hamon pattern. 
• Premium sword fittings, handle & scabbard materials. 
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting weapon. 
• Katana battle ready – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana.

Black and Gold Sword Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 106cm.
• Katana blade length: 71cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade material: 1095 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade. 
• Hardness: Core & spine 30 HRC; edge 60 HRC.
• Saya material (scabbard): Gloss lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality Sageo. 
• Handle materials: Hardwood + genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Brass, plated with gold gilt.
• Other sword fittings material: Brass. 
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Included: Silk sword bag; certification. 
• Item: 1095 Katana.