T8 Katana

T8 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 excellent blade resilience and very 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, quality sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality cord handle, forming a practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. 

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

Key Features:

• T8 high carbon steel sword blade – hard & tough, reliable sharp cutting edge, along with very good blade elasticity and excellent resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Japanese dragon sword – a devoted dragon Katana, infused with meaningful symbolic significance. 
• 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 sword – fully functional and deadly sharpened Katana saber sword.

T8 Katana Specifications:

• Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.
• Overall Katana length: 104cm.
• Handle length: 26cm.
• Blade length: 71cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: T8 steel Katana blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 58HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). 
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc-alloy, plated.
• Other sword fittings material: Brass. 
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood groove on both sides of blade.
• Tang: Full tang Katana. 
• Weight: 1.2kg (including scabbard weight).
• Included: Sword bag. 
• Item: Daito sword.