Gold Katana
The stunning samurai sword “Gōrudo Gatana” translates to “Gold Katana” or “Golden Sword” in Japan. The blade of this Japanese katana is handcrafted from 1060 carbon steel and folded multiple times (Damascus). The katana comes with an orange hardwood saya. The handle (tsuka) is covered with genuine ray skin and tightly wrapped with golden faux leather. The high-quality craftsmanship and the elegant golden appearance make this katana a true standout among lower-priced katana.
“Tada yori takai mono wa nai.” – “Speech is silver, silence is gold“ (Japanese proverb)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood with real ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Polyester, tightly wrapped
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Imitation leather, tightly wrapped
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1060 carbon steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: Yes
- 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 – 55 HRC
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