Modern Katana

Furthermore, the blade is clay tempered with a visible Hamon temper line, and finally hand sharpened and polished producing a flawless blade finish.

The sword fittings & accessories are high quality and in Japanese character; from the hardwood + genuine ray-skin & cord handle, hardwood scabbard, to the metal sword fittings.

This carbon steel Katana is a please to own and use. It is both strong and sharp enough to cut thick bamboo stems, grass matting and more.

Key Features:

• 1095 high carbon steel blade – balanced characteristics (resiliency, hardness strength, reliability and a lasting edge).
• Genuine clay tempered blade with visible Hamon line.
• High quality sword fittings and scabbard materials.
• Fully functional and an extremely deadly weapon.

Modern Katana Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall length: 106cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: 1095 high carbon steel.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered with visible Hamon line.
• Hardness: 30 (core & spine); 58 (edge) HRC.
• Saya material (scabbard): Lacquered hardwood.
• Sage-o material (scabbard wrap): Quality cord.
• Handle materials: Hardwood + genuine ray-skin & cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Tsuba (hand guard): Zinc alloy.
• Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap): Brass.
• Seppa & Habaki (spacer & blade collar): Brass.
• Mekugio: 2x bamboo pins.
• Tang: Full tang.
• Craft: Handmade.
• Included: Silk sword bag.
• Item: Full tang Katana / O Katana / carbon steel Katana / Samurai sword / battle ready Katana.