Samurai Katana
Explore the elegance of the “Midori no Hebi”, or “Green Snake”, a Japanese katana that embodies traditional artistry. Crafted from T10 steel, this sword undergoes traditional clay tempering, producing a unique hamon characteristic of samurai swords. Each katana is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail and features a stylish green saya made of genuine hardwood. The handle is covered with authentic ray skin and tightly wrapped in Japanese silk, offering both durability and a classic aesthetic.
With its high-quality craftsmanship, beautiful green saya, and the distinctive blade with genuine hamon, the “Midori no Hebi” katana stands out as a remarkable choice among beginner katana, ideal for both new enthusiasts and seasoned collectors.
“Think hard and decide within seven breaths”. (Samurai wisdom)
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): Zinc
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
- Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
- 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: 40.5 inches (103 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): 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
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