Japanese Katana
Experience the pinnacle of Japanese swordcraft with the “Kotokōsen” katana, a symbol of elegance and precision. Forged from premium T10 steel, this blade is masterfully handcrafted and treated with traditional clay tempering to develop a genuine hamon pattern, enhancing both its beauty and cutting prowess. The handle of the katana is wrapped in authentic ray skin, ensuring a secure grip, while the intricately adorned saya, made from genuine hardwood, complements the blade’s aesthetic.
With its superior craftsmanship and exquisite design, the “Kotokōsen” stands out as a true gem among mid-priced katana, perfectly blending tradition with artistic excellence, suitable for collectors and practitioners alike.
„Thinking about things beforehand and then doing them easily when the time comes, that’s what it’s all about.“ (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)
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
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood
- 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): 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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