Hanuman Clay Tempered Folded Steel Katana Samurai Sword

Description

Contrasting the straight lines of the blade, the circles of the fittings make this Katana geometrically sublime.  Perfect for someone who appreciates perfection made manifest.

General Details

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.6 Inches
• Blade Length: 70 cm / 27.6 Inches
• Tsuku Length: 26 cm / 10.24 Inches
• Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 Inches
• Blade Steel: Clay Tempered Folded Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.2 cm / 0.28 Inches
• Hamon: Distinct
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt")
• Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on each side

Fittings

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

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. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.

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).

Folded Steel: This blade had been folded fifteen times, creating 32768 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.