Katana “Akuma Sensō”

The Japanese samurai sword “Akuma Sensō”, meaning “War of Demons” in Japan, features a traditionally clay-tempered T10 steel blade (genuine hamon). The blade of the katana is polished with sand and sharpened. For a comfortable grip, the handle is covered in real ray skin and tightly wrapped with silk. The matte black saya is crafted from genuine wood.

The elegant components combined with the matte-black saya make this sharp katana a visually striking highlight among mid-range priced katana.

„A young tree can be bent easily.“
(Tameru nara wakagi no uchi)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms):Messing
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
• Total length: 41.73 inches (106 cm)

Blade

• Material: T10 steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
• Bo-hi (blood groove): Yes
• 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