Katana “Yōgan-Ryū”

Explore the “Yōgan-Ryū” samurai katana, inspired by the powerful “Lava Flow”. This katana combines traditional craftsmanship with a striking black and orange patterned saya. The blade, featuring a detailed Damascus pattern, is hand-forged from T10 steel and then clay-tempered to produce a genuine hamon. The handle is wrapped in authentic artificial ray skin, offering both optimal grip and comfort.

With its fine craftsmanship and distinguished details, the “Yōgan-Ryū” katana excels in the mid-range category, standing out as a must-have piece.

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Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in imitated ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with Japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood
• 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, mirror finish
• 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 – 58 HRC