Blue Katana
The samurai sword “Sōzō-Ryoku” stands for the “Magical Sword”. This enigmatic and impressive katana is crafted from T10 steel, features a blue galvanized blade and is accompanied by a hand-carved saya made from genuine hardwood. The handle is adorned with a ray skin imitation and tightly wrapped in authentic Japanese silk. The blade undergoes traditional sand polishing, enhancing its beauty and edge.
Its exceptional craftsmanship, remarkable blade, and the unique hardwood saya make this katana a true centerpiece, captivating the attention of all who behold it.
“It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet.” (Miyamoto Musashi)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Iron
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Iron
- Kashira (pommel cap): Iron
- Menuki (handle charms): Zinc alloy
- Ito (handle wrap): Japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, pigmented, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length:
Blade
- Material: T10 steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes
- 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 – 55 HRC
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