Dragon Katana
Its high-quality craftsmanship and elegant appearance make this katana a true standout among katana in the lower price range.
„The way of the samurai is found in death. When the time comes, there is only the swift decision of death.“ (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)
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): Zinc
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
- Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1045 carbon 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): 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
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