Katana “Mitsuri”

The Japanese samurai Sword “Mitsuri” is named for the “Dense Forest” or “Jungle” in Japan. This Japanese katana’s blade is crafted from 1060 carbon steel and is repeatedly folded to create a beautiful Damascus pattern. The katana comes with a light, clear-coated hardwood saya. The handle (tsuka) is covered with simulated ray skin and tightly wrapped in brown grip tape.

The high-quality craftsmanship and the simple, yet elegant appearance make this katana a true standout among the lower-priced katana.

„Attack as the sea when the enemy expects the mountain, and if he expects the sea, be to him the mountain.“
(Miyamoto Musashi)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood with imitated ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Iron
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
• Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester, tightly wrapped
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester, tightly wrapped
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1060 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: Yes
• 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