Black And White Sword

Further significance 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 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 on this sword’s blade. 

The end result is a blade with a hard, reliable and unmatched razor sharp cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and resilience against damage. Both very important aspects of any true Katana and battle ready combat sword. 

Completed with a hardwood, wrapped in real stingray-skin + buffalo horn insert scabbard, solid combat functional sword fittings, and finally a hardwood wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord handle, this razor sharp Katana is finished with traditional materials and in full Japanese character. 

A tasteful weapon with a classic color scheme. It’s certainly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable close quarters weapon of war. 

Key Features:

• 1095 steel sword blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.
• Genuine clay tempered blade with a very unique Sugo hamon line. 
• Premium quality fittings, scabbard and handle materials. 
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting weapon. 
• Katana battle ready – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana.
• Ornamental sword quality – decorative & beautiful Katana with solid functional sword fittings. 

Black and White Sword Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 103cm.
• Katana blade length: 71cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm. 
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• 1095 steel Katana blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered with a special Sugo hamon line. 
• Hardness: Core & spine 30 HRC; edge 60 HRC.
• Saya material (scabbard): Lacquered hardwood, wrapped in real stingray skin + 3x real buffalo horn inserts + quality cord Sageo. 
• Handle materials: Hardwood wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Sword fittings material: Brass, plated with gold & silver color gilding. 
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Weight: 1.4kg (including scabbard weight).
• Included: Wooden case, sword bag, certification. 
• Item: 1095 Katana.