Snake Sword Katana

It is said that a Samurai who adorned his sword with snake sword fittings, both embodies these physical traits along with great wisdom of the ancient serpent.

Equipped with a T10 steel sword blade, which is a modern, highly refined, iron base-steel alloyed with a high on average 1.0% carbon content, along with small amounts of tungsten, manganese and silicon. 

T10 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, certainly forming a very lethal foundational core to this true Katana sabre. Blade characteristics include a hard, tough, reliable & wear-resistant cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity.

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 hardwood scabbard, along with solid brass sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & silk cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. 

This Uchigatana sword is sharp and deadly, and executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable war sword to use. 

Key Features:

• T10 Katana blade – hard & tough, reliable sharp cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and 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. 

Snake Sword Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 103cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.75cm.
• Blade material: T10 steel Katana blade.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered Katana blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 58-60HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samagawa & real silk cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Hardwood with 3x real buffalo horn inserts, and lacquered. 
• Sageo (scabbard-wrap) material: Real silk cord. 
• Seppa (spacers) material: Pure copper.
• Other sword fittings material: Brass.
• Tang: Full tang sword. 
• Weight with / without scabbard: 1.4kg / 1.1kg.
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Snake Katana.