Black And White Sword

Further symbolism is built into the Tsuba (hand-guard), the sword-component of defense, with the representation of bamboo. Revered and admired by the Japanese Samurai for its exceptionally fast growth, towering height, strength and flexibility, a sword fitted with bamboo themed fittings is said to somewhat protect its user with the qualities of strength and flexibility, along with the aspirational clairvoyance for great achievements in life.

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

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for sword-smithing. Arguably the best steel available for Katana sword-making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable 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 on this Shinken sword blade. 

The lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with the solid brass sword-fittings – many of which are gilded in real gold & silver gilt, complement the white Katana handle tastefully. And the hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin & quality cord form a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This Uchigatana sword 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 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. 
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting combat Katana. 
• Battle ready Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword. 

Black and White Sword Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 103cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Katana 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 special Sugo-Hamon.
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) materials: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood with 3x buffalo horn inserts, wrapped in genuine stingray-skin.
• Sageo (scabbard-wrap): Quality cord.
• Sword fittings material: Brass, gilded in genuine gold & silver gilt. 
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Weight: 1.4kg (including scabbard weight).
• Included: Wooden case; sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Daito sword.