Reverse Blade Katana

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for sword-smithing. Arguably the best steel available for Katana sword-making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience, 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. 

Presented in Shirasaya sword form, the beautiful white, matching hardwood scabbard & handle material close seamlessly together, forming a flowing curved 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 reverse blade sword is lethal, and is executed with a minimalistic and classic aesthetic. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable combat 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 wave Hamon.
• Premium quality fittings, sword & scabbard materials. 
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese long sword – equally effective cutting, lopping & thrusting combat Katana. 
• Battle ready Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened war sword. 

Reverse Blade Katana Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 104cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Katana blade length: 71cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: 1095 carbon steel Katana blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 58HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, with 3x buffalo horn inserts. 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Hardwood, with 2x buffalo horns inserts. 
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.
• Mekugi (peg): 2x wooden pins (disassembly is not possible).
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Included: Sword bag. 
• Item: Daito sword Uchigatana.