Katana with Genuine Hamon
The “Rōtasu Kuro” Shinken samurai sword, symbolizing the “Black Lotus”, is crafted from clay-tempered T10 steel, featuring a genuine hamon. It is handmade in traditional fashion and comes with an ornate black saya made from genuine hardwood. The handle is classically covered with real ray skin and tightly wrapped in Japanese silk.
The high-quality craftsmanship and the minimalist black-and-white aesthetic make this Japanese katana a standout in the more affordable price range. This sword not only offers exceptional functionality but also a sleek, elegant design that appeals to both collectors and practitioners.
„If all your decisions are based on your own wisdom, you tend to be selfish and make mistakes because you get lost on the right path.“
(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): Iron
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Iron
- Kashira (pommel cap): Iron
- Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
- Ito (handle wrap): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
- Total length: 41.73 inches (106 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): 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
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