Custom Hand Forged and Clay Tempered Katana for Sale

Custom Hand Forged and Clay Tempered Katana For Sale

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Custom Hand Forged and Clay Tempered Katana :
$2363.77

"This sword is made of 1095 high carbon steel, clay tempered with a polished mirror-like surface. It is a very strong sword made with traditional methods, for multiple applications. The blade is repeatedly heat treated and hand forged to remove impurities. The clay temper process combines the characters of toughness and flexibility and results in a genuine hamon (temper line). The blade is full tang and hand sharpened, suitable for battle. The sword comes with silk sageo, black leather ito, rayskin and premium engraved copper fittings. The saya is made of hard wood, painted with multiple layers, hand carved with inlaid pearl shells, and featured buffalo horn at the ends. It's even more beautiful in person. This sword is a very good choice for dojo and iaido use, gifts, cutting practice, display, and collection. It is durable enough for tameshigiri, bamboo, bones, iron wire, etc. This blade is a stunning combination of beauty and functionality." This is the tenth unique sword forged in this series with a special aureate dyed rayskin and handwrapped with umber leather
1095 High Carbon Steel Clay Tempered Katana with Hand Carved Saya Features:

Hand Sharpened, Full Tang, Battle Ready Sword
Hand Forged Clay Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel (92 Rockwell Hardness or99400 psi Tensile Strength)
Maru Blade Structure with Hira Zukuri Cutting Edge
Traditional 14 Stage Hand Polished Finish
Hand Carved Pearl Shell Inlay & Varnished Hard Wood Saya (scabbard)
Silk and Genuine Rayskin Wrapped Tsuka, with Brown Leather
Traditional 100% Solid Copper Fittings
Silk Sword Bag
Craft Time: 2-3 Weeks by one swordsmith

Please note that this is an authentic steel sword (not modern stainless steel) that will require maintenance to prevent tarnishing - Recommended to use Japanese choji sword oil or British Museum ('Renaissance' Polish) Wax if on display for extended period of time. The sword has been displayed for photography but never used since its forging.
Measurements:
Blade: 28.7" or approx 73cm
Handle: 10.6" or approx 27cm
Overall: 40.6" or approx 1.03m
Shipping Weight: 4.41 Lbs or approx 2kg