Katana Nishikigoi Katate-Maki: made according to the aesthetic and performance criteria of our armory.

A powerful, totally functional, battle-ready, super sharp weapon for rigorous cutting exercises.

 The blade is forged  1060 high carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung.

The tsuba has a high quality Nishikigoi motif ( Japanese carp) tsuba. The Tsuka (handle) core is wooden and it is tightly wrapped over genuine Ray skin Samegawa with blue synthetic silk Ito done in the way of katate-maki

The Fuchi (sleeve) and Kashira (buttcap) are made of alloy with Nishikigoi theme. The Tang of the sword is secured by two bamboo Mekugi (peg) .

Two brass Nishikigoi Menuki (ornament) are on each side of  the Tsuka.

The SAYA (sheath) of the sword is hard wooden with a black high gloss finish.  Sageo(cord) has been tied around the bright brass Kurigaga (knob) of the scabbard. the Koiguchi (scabbard mouth) has been hardened.

This is a truly Samurai sword very suitable for cutting exercices. it is also allows you to make a collection of realistic, yet beautiful samurai sword, or to present one to your friend.

Features:

• HanBon Forge Handmade Katana
• Hand forged high carbon steel blade
• hand polishing 

• Full Tang Blade and double pegged with bamboo mekugi pins for added security
• Blue silk tsuka-ito and sageo
• Brass habaki and seppa
• This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary.

Specification

Total length: 39 inches
Blade up to habaki: 27 inches
Tsuka: 11 inches
Weight: 2 pounds 5 ounces
Blade steel: 1060 High carbon forged and oil hardened