Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Gyaku-Kobuse 1095 Carbon Steel+Folded Steel Clay Tempered

Description:
The blade is of a shinogi-zukuri geometry and in a gyaku kobuse style of lamination. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel while the core is made of a softer steel. The blade is differentially-hardened with a natural hamon and can take on hard targets. The tsuka is made of hardwood, fully-wrapped with real, white samegawa or rayskin and black, synthetic, silk ito in hinerimaki wrap. A tsuka core which is fully wrapped with rayskin is stronger than one which only has rayskin panels. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are all made of copper inlayed with silver and feature an intricate flower theme. The menuki is a silver praying mantis while the habaki and seppa are also made of brass. The saya is made of hardwood with black buffalo horn koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri. It has a smooth, black lacquer finish and has grooves along its length. The sageo is black synthetic silk.

Features:

• 1095 carbon steel+folded steel. Full Tang. Clay tempered.
• Battle ready, not just a collectible.
• Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
• Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
• Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
• Free engraving available.

Katana Specifications:

Overall Length:	103cm / 40.6"
Nagasa(Blade):	71cm / 27.9"
Tsuka(Handle):	27cm / 10.6"
Motohaba(width near habaki):	3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote):	2.3cm
Sori(curve):	1.9cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	3mm
Blade:	Gyaku-Kobuse, 1095 Carbon Steel+Folded Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood+Buffalo horn
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Copper+Silver, 78*71*5mm

Remarks:
There are errors in manual products-the actual product shall prevail.

Notes:

1. The display stand is NOT included.
2. Our products are 111% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
3. All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths,  the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.