Samurai Katana
Discover the “Akakame” samurai sword, named after the “Red Turtle”. Crafted from T10 steel, this katana‘s blade is hand-folded to create a unique Damasucs pattern and polished to a mirror finish. It features a vibrant red saya made of hardwood and accented with yellow horn, enhancing its unique aesthetic. The blade is traditionally polished to a mirror finish, achieving razor-sharp precision. The handle is sheathed in genuine ray skin, offering both durability and a classic look.
Renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and exquisite decorations, the “Akakame” katana stands out as a distinguished choice in the mid-range category.
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Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood with yellow horn
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: T10 steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: Yes
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes, mirror finish
- Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
- Bo-hi (blood groove): No
- Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
- Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
- Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
- Hardness: 50 – 58 HRC
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