Qingge Folded Blue Steel Katana Samurai Sword

Description

The striking bright colors of the Ito and Saya combined with the multicolored hues of the blade itself gives the Katana an appearance unlike any other.  This look is further complemented by the bold artwork of the Tsuba.

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: High Carbon Folded Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm / 0.28 Inches
• Blade HRC 56
• Hamon: N/A
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please contact us)
• Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on one 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 Contents

• 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.

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.