This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. This exact sword model was ordered by the prop team from Westworld and featured in the episode "Akane no Mai" on Season 2, wielded by both Miyamoto Musashi and the Shogun. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the characters of toughness and flexibility and results in a genuine hamon (temper line). The blade is full tang and hand sharpened, suitable for battle. The sword comes with silk sageo/ito, genuine same' (rayskin) and premium engraved copper fittings. The saya is made of hard wood and fully wrapped with genuine rayskin. This sword is a very good choice for dojo and iaido use, gifts, cutting practice, display, and collection. It is durable enough for tameshigiri, bamboo, bones, and iron wire.
