Katana
Behold the “Hoshizora”, meaning “Starry Sky”, a Japanese katana that mirrors the celestial allure of the night sky. This exquisite sword boasts a high-end blade forged from differentially hardened 1095 carbon steel, complete with a genuine hamon. Each blade is meticulously handcrafted and finely sharpened with Japanese waterstones for unparalleled precision. The katana’s sparkling black saya, crafted from durable hardwood, is elegantly adorned with genuine buffalo horn accents, enhancing its visual appeal. The handle is enveloped in genuine ray skin and tightly wrapped with Japanese silk, offering both comfort and a superior grip.
Designed for excellence in tameshigiri (katana cutting sport), the “Hoshizora” slices through bamboo mats with ease, exemplifying its outstanding performance. With its superb craftsmanship and legendary aesthetics, this katana stands as a true champion among its peers, appealing to both collectors and practitioners alike.
“The taller the tree, the more envious the wind.” (Japanese proverb)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood with real ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Black brass
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Black brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Black brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1095 carbon steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- 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
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