SWORD SPECIFICATION:
Condition: Brand New
Blade Material: Folded Steel Clay Tempered
Blade Edge: Hand Polished Be Razor Sharp
Kissaki Shape: Chu-kissaki, Real Yokote With Nice Boshi
Handle Material: Genuine Ray Skin + Hardwooden
Tsuba Material: High Quality Japanese Brass
Saya Material: Standard Japan iron saber SAYA, Brass organ lock
Size:Overall Length: 41 inch/103cm Nagasa Length: 28.7 inch/73 cm Handle Length: 10.6 inch/27 cm Blade Material: Sanmai Folded Blade Blade Width(near Habaki): 1.26 inch / 3.2cm Blade Width(near Kissaki) :0.91inch / 2.3cm
BLADE:
1.The balde was made of folded steel in Maru structure smelted and pounded to fold 13 times to creat 8192 layers,Not only can remove the remain impurities of the carbon steel and better distribute the carbon to form the blank,But also allow the layers to bend at rates,it 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.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.
FITTINGS:
1.Tsuka(Sword handle)
The Tsuka is made of high quality wood wrapped with genuine ray skin(Samegawa), and tightly tied with real silk ITO.A Mekugi (peg) was nailed to secure the full tang of the sword,the sword can be disassembled by picking up the Mekugi (peg).
2.Tsuba sets(sword Guard)
The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (sleeve) and Kashira (buttcap) are made of high quality brass with exquisite workmanship and fine elaboration.The tsuba is Secured by Two Copper Seppas (Spacer),The Fuchi (sleeve) and Kashira (buttcap) are made well match the tsuka for a good balance.
3.Habaki&Seppa:
The habaki(blade collar) and the seppas (Spacer) are made of high quality brass.
4.Saya(Sword Scabbard)
The saya is uses a high-standard Japanese craft iron scabbard to manually wrap cowhide.
PACKAGE:
1 x Sword
1 x Sword Bag
1 x Sword Collection Book
1 x Oil Bottle and Brush(you need to add maintenance oil yourself to use)
NOTICE:
1.The wooden stand in below item pictures is NOT included.
2.Please do not store in a humid environment. When the sword is not in use, please keep the blade clean to ensure that there is no water stains, then wipe a layer of maintenance oil to prevent rust. If there is no special oil, use gasoline engine oil.
3.Due to our swords are full hand made, each one is unique,so Specs will vary slightly from sword to sword, please refer to the actual received,please understand.