Miyamoto Musashi Sword: Hand-Forged Folded Damascus Steel Blade Katana

This Miyamoto Musashi sword is a folded-steel katana. It comes with a black matte hardwood saya and silk sageo/ito, copper fittings. See yours!

This is a well-made folded steel katana, following the traditional Japanese process. Miyamoto Musashi swords consisted of a katana for offense in one hand and a wakizashi for defense in the other hand. This is a replica of the full-length Musashi katana. The blade is very sharp and folded 13 times resulting in 8,192 layers. The visible grain pattern on the blade comes from folding the blade repeatedly during forging. The blade is then heat-treated, tempered, and oil quenched to achieve optimal levels of flexibility and hardness. Finally, the blade is hand polished with multiple grades of sharpening stones which makes the surface of the blade reflective like a mirror. It comes with a black lacquered hardwood saya, silk sageo, synthetic leather ito, premium iron fittings, and genuine same (rayskin). The full tang is secured into the handle with two bamboo mekugi (pegs). This Miyamoto Musashi sword is a very good choice for Dojo students, gifts, cutting practice, and for display. The sword is strong enough to cut through bamboo yet sharp enough to slice paper. Each of these replica Miyamoto Musashi swords is individually handmade so specifications vary slightly from sword to sword.

Hand Forged Folded Damascus Steel Blade Musashi Samurai Sword Katana Features:

• Hand Sharpened, Full Tang, Battle Ready Sword
• Hand Forged Folded 1060 Steel Blade (Folded 13 Times)
• Includes Black Lacquered Hardwood Saya
• Synthetic Leather and Genuine Rayskin Wrapped Tsuka
• Features Premium Iron Fittings
• Free Optional Signature Engraving
• Craft Time: 1-2 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