Katana “Fāsuto Samurai”

The Japanese samurai sword “Fāsuto Samurai”, meaning the “First Samurai” in Japan, is an authentic Japanese katana hand-forged from 1060 carbon steel. The katana comes with a saya made of genuine hardwood, featuring a water droplet design.

The high-quality craftsmanship and the simple yet elegant design make this katana a true standout among the lower-priced katana.

„The way of the samurai is found in death. When it comes to it, there is only the swift decision of death.“
(Yamamoto Tsunetomo)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
• Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
• Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
• Total length: 41.73 inches (106 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1060 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• 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