Katana “Guntai Ken”

Discover the “Guntai Ken”, or “Military Sword”, a testament to the enduring strength and elegance of traditional Japanese swordsmanship. This Japanese Gunto katana is forged from 1095 carbon steel and undergoes a meticulous traditional clay tempering process, which brings out a distinctive and impressive hamon pattern. The blade also features a characteristic Damascus grain pattern, a result of multiple foldings during its creation.

Every aspect of the “Guntai Ken” is crafted by hand, from the sharp blade honed with authentic Japanese water stones to the iron scabbard (saya) elegantly covered in real leather. The hardwood sword handle (tsuka) is underlaid with genuine ray skin and wrapped with real Japanese silk, providing a grip of unparalleled quality and comfort.

This katana includes a unique mechanical opening mechanism that ensures the blade cannot be drawn without pressing a designated button, and it automatically locks when sheathed, ensuring safety and security.

Slice through bamboo effortlessly with the “Guntai Ken”, which maintains its razor-sharp edge even under the most demanding conditions. The blade’s embellishments with real gold and its historical allure make this Gunto katana a standout in the premium class, perfect for both collectors and practitioners. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of traditional sword art with this impressive masterpiece.

“The truth is not what you want it to be. It is what it is, and you must bend to its power, or live with a lie.“ (Miyamoto Musashi)

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
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass with gold
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass with gold
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass with gold
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Iron saya, with real leather cover
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Genuine leather
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1095 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: Yes
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: Yes
• 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: 55 – 58 HRC