Saito Clay Tempered Katana Samurai Sword

Description

Contrasting burning reds and regal blacks compliment a bold metallic Tsuba,  The evidence of its fiery beginnings is indicated by the unmistakable Hamon pattern on the blade opposite the gleaming Bo-Hi.   No detail was overlooked in the design and crafting of this Katana.

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: 1095 Clay Tempered High Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7cm / 0.28 inches
• Hamon: Wavy
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt")
• Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on each side

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. 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).