Japanese Katana
The Japanese samurai sword “Shizukesa”, symbolizing “Serenity” or “Patience”, is a testament to the timeless art of sword-making. The katana is made following traditional Japanese craftsmanship and comes with a black saya made of genuine hardwood, underscoring its elegant design. The blade is crafted from high-quality 1095 carbon steel and then clay-tempered. This differential hardening process not only ensures that the blade remains sharp even under rough use, but also creates a beautiful and genuine hamon. The katana’s handle is encased in genuine ray skin and tightly wrapped in Japanese silk, guaranteeing a secure and comfortable grip.
This samurai sword enables a seamless glide through bamboo mats in tameshigiri (katana cutting sport), as smoothly as slicing through butter. Its superior blade, combined with the understated elegance of its black and gold aesthetics, positions this katana as the ultimate choice for value and performance among sport katana.
“I would rather give up my life than sully my name.“
(Miyamoto Musashi)
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
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass with gold
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass with gold
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1095 carbon steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- 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: 55 – 58 HRC
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