The most valuable part of any sword however is its blade, with this T10 Katana blade certainly forming a premium foundational core of this fully functional and battle ready Katana. T10 is the highest carbon content steel used for sword making and is arguably the best steel available for a true Katana.
Characteristics include a hard, reliable battle edge, which will hold its sharp edge for longer than any other steel used for swordsmithing. Furthermore, the blade encapsulates good resilience and elasticity, as one would expect from any combat functional blade.
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 simple lacquered print, hardwood scabbard and intricate sword fittings complement the apricot sword handle very nicely. And the hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality cord form a traditional aesthetic and very effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.
This T10 carbon steel Katana is a collectable piece of modern art. It’s a pleasure to own and a formidable close quarters weapon of war.
Key Features:
- T10 steel Katana blade – very high carbon steel with a hard, reliable battle edge, along with good resilience
- Genuine clay tempered blade with visible wave Hamon.
- Quality sword fittings, handle and scabbard 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 sword with koi fish themed fittings.
Orange Katana Specifications:
- Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
- Overall Katana length: 104cm.
- Katana blade length: 71cm.
- Width of blade: 3.2cm.
- Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
- Handle length: 26cm.
- Blade material: T10 carbon steel Katana Blade.
- Tempering: Genuine clay tempered with visible wave Hamon.
- Hardness: Core & spine 30 HRC; edge 60 HRC.
- Saya material (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered print + quality Sageo.
- Handle materials: Hardwood wrapped with synthetic leather & polyester cord Ito (handle wrap).
- Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc alloy, and plated.
- Other sword fittings material: Zinc alloy / brass.
- Bo Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
- Tang: Full tang Katana.
- Included: Sword bag, certification.
- Item: Modern Katana.