Samurai Katana
Discover the elegance and tradition of the “Kakōgan” samurai katana. Inspired by the strength of “Granite”, this sword features a striking black saya with a granite-like texture. The blade is hand-forged from T10 steel, displaying a captivating Damascus pattern. Our traditional clay tempering process creates a genuine hamon, enhancing the blade’s sharpness and its eye-catching luster. The handle is wrapped in authentic ray skin, ensuring a firm grip and comfortable handling.
With its exceptional craftsmanship and distinguished details, the “Kakōgan” katana stands out in the mid-range price category, making it an attractive choice for enthusiasts.
“The true samurai defeats his enemies not in battle, but in his mind.”
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in imitated ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
- Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with Japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length: 41.73 inches (106 cm)
Blade
- Material: T10 steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: Yes
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes
- Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
- 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: 50 – 58 HRC
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