Japanese Bamboo Sword

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. 

Japanese Bamboo Sword 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.