This battle ready Musashi Katana is a fully functional japanese samurai sword.

The full tang blade has been constructed from 1060 high carbon steel, the whole blade was hardened by oil quenched.

Long HI (blood groove) on each side. This not only allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung, but also can balance the blade to achieve optimal performance.

The blade is hand polished and hand sharpened by 12 steps, so it is very Sharp.

This non Niku blade come with full Tang and two bamboo mekugi pinned which greatly enhances the strength of the sword. By the fact, this sword  is strong enough to cut through a fresh bamboo tree and yet sharp enough to slice paper. Can be fully disassembled and assembled.

The Tsuka (handle) has a very Tight Hineri-maki wrap Handle.

The fine finished Musashi design iron tsuba (guard) is kept in place with brass Seppa and Habaki (blade collar).

The Tsuka (handle) has genuine samegawa ray skin and two menuki (ornament) decorated

The Saya (sheath) has been constructed from hard wood with black speckle finished and come with a very fine synthetic silk Tsuka-ito (rope).

This sword is well-crafted and well-assembled. It is a good choice for Dojo students, gifts, and display. It is strong enough for cutting bamboo trees (fresh), tatami.

Comes with a very nice crafted sword bag. Sword's bag color may vary. A very good choix for the price.

Specifications

Steel blade: Forged high carbon 1060 hardened by oil quenched
Blade to habaki: 27"
Tsuka: 11"
Overall: 39 1/4"
Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
Hanbon Forge in China