US T10 Steel Clay Tempered Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Full Tang Sharp Blade
Overall Length:103cm / 40.6"
Blade Material:T10 clay tempered
Nagasa Length:71cm / 27.9"
Saya Material:High quality wood
Handle Length:27cm / 10.6"
Handle Material:Genuine Ray skin + Hard wooden
Sori(Curve):1.9cm
Tsuba Material:High quality alloy Tsuba
Motohaba(width near habaki)3.15 cm
Kissaki Shape:CHU-KISSAKI
Sakihaba(width near yokote)2.3 cm
Blade Shape:SHINOGUI-ZUKURI
Kasane(thickness at habaki) :7.5mm
Package Weight:1.8kg(approximately)
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):3mm
Condition:Brand New
Blade Making process:
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.Bo-hi (blood groove) is added to each side of the blade,lighten the blade ,also balance it to achieve optimal performance. (No HI will be good for heavy cutting,If do not 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 15 process hand sharpening work in the most traditional Japanese craftmanship way.It is strong enough for the bamboo cutting.
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.Two Mekugi (peg) was nailed to secure the full tang of the sword,the sword can be disassembled by picking up the two Mekugi (peg).
2.Tsuba sets(sword Guard)
The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (sleeve) and Kashira (buttcap) are made of high quality alloy 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 made by dry wood and put them through hacking,slotting,gluing,polishing and shaping treatment,and design proper degree of tightness for the sword blade to enter and out.
Notice:
1-A free&random sword bag comes with the sword
2-The display stand is NOT included
3-Due to All of our products are full handmade,So the specification varies a little from sword to sword.