Hand Forged T10 Steel Clay Tempered Sharp Tang Dao Blade Battle Chinese sword
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Specifications:
Overall Length: 40.1 Inch /102 Cm
Nagasa Length: 29.5inch / 75Cm
Handle Length: 9.44Inch / 24 Cm
Blade Width (Near Kissaki): 0.91inch / 2.3cm
Blade Sori(Curvature): 0.86 Inch / 2.2Cm
Width (Near Habaki): 1.26 Inch / 3.2Cm
Blade Shape: SHINOGI-ZUKURI
Kissaki Shape: chu-kissaki
Blade Edge: Hand Polished Be razor sharp
Handle Material: rose wood
Blade Material: T10 steel + clay tempered
tsuba Material: alloy tsuba
Saya Material: rose wood
Condition: Brand-New
1&The balde was made of T10 steel in Maru structure,The blade was Fully hand forged,hand shaping,hand polishing in the most traditional method of sword making.
2&A special clay was applied on the blade to control the rate at which the blades cools when quenced after grinding(rough finishing).The clay ensures carbon does not simply escape during this process.What's more,we are Applying different thicknesses of clay to the edge and spine(back) of the blade respectively(Differential hardening),a beautiful real hamon was appeared on the balde result of Differential hardening.
3&The blade was well heat treating (Refining) and quenching(Tempering) greatly improve the hardness and flexibility of the balde for real use.
4&There was no bohi on the blade,No Bo-hi (blood groove) will be good for heavy cutting,. (Bo-hi (blood groove) can be added to each side of the blade,lighten the blade ,also balance it to achieve optimal performance,If want the Bo-Hi, contact us to customize for you).
5&The blade comes with a full length Tang greatly enhances the strength of the sword while swung and it will be signed according to your requirements.(pls contact us through ebay message if you want to sign the DATE or NAME on the Tang)
6&The blade has been Fully hand polished with more than 16 process hand sharpening work in the most traditional Japanese craftmanship way.It is strong enough for battle ready and heavy cutting.
NOTE:
(1) A silk sword bag comes with the sword. but the wooden stand in below item pictures is NOT included.
(2) if you need one wooden stand, please contact me,
(3) This Katana can be taken apart fully anytime for maintenance purposes, you can disassemble the sword from the handle by taking out two pegs.
(4) Due to our swords are full hand made, so Specs will vary slightly from sword to sword. please understand.