Samurai Katana 1060 Carbon Steel Synthetic Gold Leather Fish Scales Pattern Saya
1060 Carbon Steel Samurai Katana with Bohi and Metal fitting. the blade is full tang, featuring Synthetic Gold Leather Fish Scales Pattern Saya with Black Silk ito wrap and Red rayskin samegawa
Sword Type: Katana
Steel Type: 1060 Carbon Steel
Blade Length: 72 Centimeters
Handle Length: 27 Centimeters
Blade Width: 3.1 Centimeters
Weight: 1.48KG
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): Synthetic Leather Fish Scales Pattern Saya
Ito (Wrap): Black Silk
Ray Skin (Samegawa): Red
Sword Bag: silk
Of all the sword-crafting nations, Japan has become the most popular in the world. This is due to their unique martial philosophy and their amazing crafting skills. One of their most popular weapons is the katana. It is a must-have for all collectors and enthusiasts, making this samurai katana a great addition to your collection.
The Katana Blade
This katana has a blade made of 1060 carbon steel. This type of steel has a carbon content of 0.60% and is the most basic type of steel. It can be found on a lot of entry-level swords and is sharpened to make it capable for cutting soft to medium objects. It has a bohi which is the rounded or beveled slot on the fattened side of the blade. This helps keep the sword lightweight, making it quicker, swift, and also easier to wield.
Full Tang for Durability and Solidness
This katana is also a full tang blade. It is one of the best qualities of a functional sword, making it a favorite piece among collectors and enthusiasts. Its tang and tsuka are one solid piece of metal, giving the katana a great amount of rigidity to be used for cutting practice.
Sword Fittings and Dimensions
This blade comes with a collection of fittings that are all made of metal. These include the fuchi which is the cap-type collar that conceals the tsukas opening, the menuki or ornaments on the ito, the tsuba or hand guard, and the kashira which is designed for balance.
For this katanas dimensions, its blade measures 72 centimeters long and 3.1 centimeters wide. Its tsuka is 27 centimeters long which is excellent single or double-handed gripping. Its overall weight is just 1.48 kilograms.
Accessories and Extras
This sword comes with a saya that is designed with synthetic leather and fish scale patterns. The saya is the scabbard and works as the sheath for this katana. It mainly protects the sword when kept for display. It also prevents dust, dust, and unwanted damages from wrecking the blade. There is also an extra silk sword bag for added protection. You can use this to carry the sword or for safekeeping.
The swords tsuka features a red samegawa and black ito that wraps around this area. The samegawa is is used to protect the tsuka while also providing proper grip on the sword. The ito is the handle cord or wrap of the tsuka. It not only adds aesthetic beauty to the sword, but it also prevents technical failure or problems when using this katana.