Katana 1060 Carbon Steel Synthentic Leather Bulls Saya
1060 Carbon Steel Katana with Bohi and Metal fitting. the blade is full tang, featuring Synthentic Leather Bulls Saya with Blue Silk ito wrap and White rayskin samegawa
Sword Type: Katana
Steel Type: 1060 Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 72 Centimeters
Handle Length: 27 Centimeters
Blade Width: 3.2 Centimeters
Weight: 1.45KG
Tang: Full Tang
Sharpness: Fully Sharpened
Blood Groove: With Bohi (Blood Groove)
Tsuba (Handguard): Metal Tsuba
Fuchi (Hilt Collar): Metal Fuchi
Kashira (Pommel): Metal Kashira
Menuki (Handle Ornaments): Metal Menuki
Saya (Scabbard): Synthentic Leather Bulls Saya
Ito (Wrap): Blue Silk
Ray Skin (Samegawa): White
Sword Bag: silk
This katana blade with a synthetic leather bull saya is a great piece for practice. It is fully functional, solid, and durable enough to withstand the rigors of training. You can also include this to your collection of functional blades since collectors and enthusiasts love including the katana to their growing set. You can easily add this to your collection by just making a few clicks.
Katana Dimensions
This is a fairly light sword that weighs just 1.45 kilograms. It is made even lighter with the presence of the bohi. It is also referred to as the fuller or blood groove and it goes along the blades side. This primarily helps the katana become lighter and easier to wield. Its blade measures 72 centimeters long and 3.2 centimeters wide, while its handle is adequately sized at 27 centimeters. This is a good length, allowing you to switch between gripping the sword with one or two hands.
Sword Fittings
The sword fittings of this katana are all made from metal. These include the tsuba, fuchi, menuki, and the kashira. The tsuba is the guard for this katana and it protects your hand from injuries. Its fuchi looks like a cap-type collar that conceals the tsukas opening. As for the menuki, its the decorative metallic ornaments on the tsuka-ito while the kashira is made specifically for balance.
Durable Blade for Cutting
This katana sword is made using 1060 carbon steel. It is the most basic steel and has a carbon content of 0.60%. This is heat tempered and sharpened well, making it excellent for practice and targeting soft to medium objects. The sword also features a blood groove or bohi. It runs along the blades side and helps this become lighter.
The sword is also a full tang piece. It means that the tang reaches to almost the entire length of the tsuka. This makes the blade and its tsuka a single piece of metal. With that, it provides the katana a certain level of rigidity to make it a solid piece to enjoy.
Accessories and Aesthetics
This sword comes with a synthetic leather bulls saya. It is not only attractive but it also works to protect the blade. The saya is the scabbard and is made to protect the sword when not in use. It also allows for the quicker draw of the katana when utilized for cutting or practice sessions.
Its tsuka is covered with a white samegawa. This protects the grip and prevents your hand from sweating, keeping this dry for proper gripping. A blue silk ito or tsuka-ito covers the samegawa. This is the swords handle cord or wrap that works as a functional and decorative feature. Its function is to reinforce the tsuka, preventing any technical failure when utilizing the sword.
For carrying the sword, a silk sword bag is also included with the katana.