Hand Forged Black Folded Steel Samurai Katana Sword

This is a well-made colorful folded steel sword, following the traditional Japanese process. The blade is very sharp and folded 14 times resulting in over 16,000 layers. After sharpening, the blade is etched with an oxidation process to give the surface it's black color. It comes with a black matte hard wood saya and silk sageo/ito, copper fittings, and genuine same (rayskin). The tang is secured into the handle with two bamboo mekugi. It is a very good choice for Dojo students, gifts, cutting practice, and display. It is durable enough for cutting tameshigiri and bamboo. Each sword is individually handmade so specifications vary slightly from sword to sword.

Hand Forged Black Folded Steel Samurai Katana Sword Features:

• Hand Sharpened, Full Tang, Battle Ready Sword
• Hand Forged Black 1060 Folded Steel Blade (Folded 14 Times)
• Maru Structure with Hira Zukuri Cutting Edge
• Traditional 13 Stage Hand Polished Finish
• Black Matte Hard Wood Saya
• Silk and Genuine Rayskin Wrapped Tsuka
• Premium Engraved Copper Fittings
• Free Sword Bag and Spare Mekugi
• Craft Time: 2-3 Weeks

Measurements:

Blade Length: 27.9"

Handle Length: 10.6"

Overall Length: 40.9"

Width Near Handle: 1.24"

Thickness Near Handle: 0.30"

Point of Balance: 5" from tsuba

Weight (Without Saya): 2.2 lbs

Weight (With Saya): 2.6 lbs

Hardness (HRC): 54