Amakusa Clay Tempered Folded Katana Samurai Sword

Description

Bringing to mind the noble swords worn by those of centuries past, this sword combines quality craftsmanship with a new aesthetic look.  Its bold Ito speaks of durability while its Tsuba's luster speaks of a proud heritage.

General Details

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.5 Inches
• Blade Length: 70 cm / 27.3 Inches
• Tsuku Length: 26 cm / 10.24 Inches
• Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 Inches
• Blade Steel: Clay Tempered Folded Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7cm / 0.28 inches
• Hamon: Wavy with Damascus Style Pattern
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt")
• Blood Groove: None

Fittings

• Tsubu: Iron
• Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy
• Menuki: Brass
• Seppa: Brass
• Habaki: Brass
• Tsuku: Hardwood
• Tang: Full Tang
• Samegawa: Rayskin
• Ito (Braid): Leather
• Mekugi: Bamboo Peg
• Saya: Hardwood
• Sageo: Synthetic Silk

Package Content

• One Sword with Saya
• One Sword Bag
• Sword Stand not Included

Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening, Shitaji togi & Shiage togi. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.

Folded Steel: This blade had been folded eleven times, creating 2048 layers. This traditional sword forging method involves repeatedly heating, hammering and folding the swords steel. The effect of this work evens out and homogenises the carbon content, making for a stronger, more flexible blade.

Clay Tempered: The blade has been clay tempered in order to harden the cutting edge while still allowing the spine to remain flexible. The tempering process imbues the blade with a distinctive Hamon (blade pattern).