This modern mini Katana is hand forged from 1095 steel, clay tempered, and sharpened using Japanese methods to create an excellent battle ready blade with a genuine wave Hamon line.
Not only is this Ko Katana a beautiful work of art, it is also a practical and deadly weapon. This short sword will readily cut through thick bamboo stems, grass matting and slice thin paper.
Key Features:
- Specialised intermediate size (in-between a short Wakizashi and long Katana).
- High content 1095 carbon steel blade.
- Genuine clay tempered with visible wave Hamon.
- Razor sharp and resilient blade.
- Collectable battle ready Katana.
- Very deadly close quarters weapon.
Chisa Katana Specifications:
- Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
- Overall length: 88cm.
- Blade length: 56cm (not including Habaki).
- Handle length: 29cm.
- Width of blade: 3.2cm.
- Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
- Blade material: Clay tempered – 1095 high carbon steel.
- Hamon: Genuine wave Hamon temper line.
- Hardness: 35 HRC core; 60 HRC edge.
- Saya material (scabbard): Hardwood.
- Sage-o material (scabbard wrap): Quality silk.
- Handle materials: Hardwood with genuine ray-skin & quality silk Ito (handle wrap).
- Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap): Zinc alloy.
- Seppa & Habaki (spacer & blade collar): Zinc alloy.
- Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc alloy.
- Menuki (Handle decorations): Zinc alloy.
- Mekugio: 2x bamboo pins.
- Tang: Full.
- Craft: Handmade.
- Item: Japanese short sword / little Katana / mini Katana / Ko Katana / full tang Katana / single edged sword / shortsword.
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