Katana “Ōshitsu no Shihai”

The Japanese Shinken samurai sword “Ōshitsu no Shihai”, meaning “Royal Reign” in Japan, is crafted from folded and clay-tempered T10 steel, featuring a genuine hamon. It is sharpened with Japanese waterstones and accompanied by a genuine hardwood saya. The handle is traditionally covered in real ray skin.

The exceptional craftsmanship, the tsuba made from brass embellished with gold and silver, and the simple, elegant design make this katana a standout among the high-end katana.

„The way of the samurai is found in death. When it comes to it, there is only the swift choice of death.“ (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 with gold and silver
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass with gold and silver accents
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass with gold and silver accents
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass with gold and silver accents
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• 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: Yes
• 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 – 58 HRC