Ishikawa Clay Tempered Carbon Steel Katana Samurai Sword

Description

This sword has had special attention given by its artisans to the Tsuba and Kashira, and the blade is characterized by the Hamon line and Bo-Hi of its complex and intensive forging process.  This sword is a great addition to any collection and is suitable for training.

General Details

• Overall Length: 103 cm / 40.5 Inches
• Blade Length: 70 cm / 27.3 Inches
• Tsuku Length: 26 cm / 10.24 Inches
• Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 Inches
• Blade Steel: 1095 Clay Tempered Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7cm / 0.28 inches
• Hamon: Distinct
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please contact us)
• Bo-Hi: Double Bo-Hi

Fittings

• Tsubu: Iron
• Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy
• Menuki: Brass
• Seppa: Brass
• Habaki: Brass
• Tsuku: Hardwood
• Tang: Full Tang
• Samegawa: Rayskin
• Ito (Braid): Leather
• Mekugi: Bamboo Peg
• Saya: Hardwood
• Sageo: Synthetic Silk

Package Content

• One Sword with Saya
• One Sword Bag
• Sword Stand not Included

Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening, Shitaji togi & Shiage togi. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.

Clay Tempered: The blade has been clay tempered in order to harden the cutting edge while still allowing the spine to remain flexible. The tempering process imbues the blade with a distinctive Hamon (blade pattern).

Cost: Express Shipping to the USA for $19.95 on all orders (includes Alaska and Hawaii).  Note that for USA orders over $800 USD, Customs Charges may apply (more info). 

Currently we are ONLY able to ship to the USA (no other countries at this point).

Timelines:

USA orders: Take on average 7-14 business days to arrive, after being dispatched from our warehouse. It can take longer from time to time, and during busy periods such as Christmas.  

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