Flower Lotus Katana

Further symbolism is built into the Tsuba, 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.

Equipped with a 1095 steel sword blade, which is a modern, highly refined, iron base-steel alloyed with a high on average 1.0% carbon content, significant manganese, and trace amounts of phosphorus and sulphur. 

1095 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, assuredly forming a very lethal foundational core to this true Katana sabre. 

Blade characteristics include a hard & tough, reliable & durable cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity, 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. 

Completed with a lacquered scabbard, along with solid brass fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin & quality cord, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This Uchigatana sword saber is lethal, and executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure 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.
• Two handed sword – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered and with good power.
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, slashing & thrusting combat Katana. 
• Battle ready Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword.

Lotus Katana Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 106cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Blade width: 3.2.  
• Blade thickness: 7mm. 
• Blade material: 1095 steel Katana blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Gloss lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap).
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Brass, and plated. 
• Other sword fittings material: Brass.
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Included: Silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Flower Katana lotus sword.