Alligator Katana
The Japanese samurai sword “Kuro Wani”, which translates to “Black Alligator” in Japan, is made from 1045 carbon steel using traditional handmade techniques. It comes with a black saya featuring a faux alligator pattern made from genuine hardwood. The blade is traditionally polished with sand and honed to a razor-sharp edge.
The high-quality craftsmanship, the entirely black blade, and the elegant alligator design make this katana a true standout among lower-priced katana.
„Defeating evil, not the opponent, is the essence of swordsmanship.“ (Yagyū Munenor)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Iron
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Iron
- Kashira (pommel cap): Iron
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1045 carbon steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- 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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