Samurai Katana
Discover the “Kuroi Kumo” samurai katana, named after the “Black Clouds” of Japan. This katana features an elegant black and gray design and is forged from multi-folded T10 steel, enhanced with clay tempering for peak performance. The blade is hand-forged to achieve a mirror-like finish and a razor-sharp edge, housed in a stylish black hardwood saya for protection. The handle is carefully wrapped in authentic ray skin, ensuring a secure grip and maximum comfort.
With its exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated details, the “Kuroi Kumo” katana stands out in the mid-range category, making it a must-have for both enthusiasts and collectors.
“The way of the warrior is to seek death.” – Hagakure, 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 synthetic silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Wrapped with synthetic 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, mirror finish
- 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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