Shirasaya 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. 

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 Daito sword is deadly, and is executed with a minimalistic and classic aesthetic. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a lethal war sword to use. 

Key Features:

• 1095 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, slashing & thrusting combat Katana. 
• Battle ready Katana – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword. 

Shirasaya Katana Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 103cm.
• 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 Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: White hardwood. 
• Saya material (scabbard): White hardwood. 
• Sword fittings material: Brass. 
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade. 
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Weight: 1.26kg (including scabbard weight).
• Item: 1095 Katana sabre sword.