Kiyoko Clay Tempered Carbon Steel Samurai Sword Set

Description

This Katana-Wakizashi sword set's contrasting red and white are complemented by matching black.  Strong relationships work by combining differences and similarities to make a greater whole, and this sword symbolizes that pairing.

General Details

• Overall Length: 103cm / 40.6 inches, 70cm / 30.7 inches
• Blade Length: 70cm / 27.6 inches, 50cm / 19.7 inches
• Tsuku Length: 26cm / 10.24 inches, 20cm / 7.87 inches
• Blade Width: 3.2cm / 1.25 Inches
• Blade Steel: 1095 Clay Tempered Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7cm / 0.28 Inches
• Hamon: Distinct
• Blood Groove: None
• Sharpness: Sharp (for unsharpened, please select "blunt")

Fittings

• Tsubu: Iron
• Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy
• Seppa: High Grade Brass
• Tsuku: Hardwood 
• Tang: Full Tang
• Samegawa: Rayskin
• Ito (Braid): Synthetic Silk
• Saya: Hardwood
• Sageo: Synthetic Silk

Package Contents

• Two Swords with Saya, Katana & Wakizashi
• Two Sword Bags
• Double Sword Stand 

Blade: The blade of this swords 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 blades have 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).