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Discover the “Gōruden Taiyō”, or “Golden Sun”, a Japanese shinken samurai sword that radiates the brilliance of its namesake. This exquisite katana is crafted from high-quality 1095 carbon steel and is masterfully clay-tempered to create a genuine and distinctive hamon, making each sword uniquely elegant.
The saya is constructed from robust hardwood and meticulously wrapped in the finest Japanese silk, enhancing the sword’s traditional allure. The elegance of the “Gōruden Taiyō” extends beyond its superb blade to its magnificent mountings, which are adorned with real gold and silver, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship invested in each detail.
Positioned attractively in the mid-price range, the “Gōruden Taiyō” katana is an incomparable work of art, making it a standout treasure for collectors and enthusiasts of samurai culture alike.
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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, with gold and silver
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass, with gold and silver
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 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
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