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Hand Forged Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword 1095 Steel Clay Tempered Mirrorlike Bright Blade

Hand Forged Japanese Shirasaya Katana Sword 1095 Steel Clay Tempered Mirrorlike Bright Blade

Regular price $429.00 USD
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HAND SHARPENING

Description:
The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel, it's differentially hardened, beautiful hamon is clearly visible and runs along the cutting edge. The tsuka and saya are octahedral, made of hardwood with clear varnish coating. Fuchi and koiguchi are made of black polished buffalo horn. The mekugis are also made of bufflo horn. The sword is suitable to light cutting.

This hand-forged Japanese Shirasaya katana sword features a clay-tempered blade, crafted using the traditional clay tempering process. The blade is made of 1095 steel, with the clay mixture carefully applied to create a distinctive heat treat and quenching process that results in a mirror-like bright blade. The sword undergoes a high temperature treatment followed by rapidly cooling in water or oil, giving it a flexible spine and exceptional strength.

Features:

  • 1095 high carbon 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: Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel
Saya Material: Hardwood+Buffalo Horn
Handle Material : Hardwood+Buffalo Horn


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.

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