Description:
SL767 is a katana with a shinogi zukuri geometry and intricately forged in shihozumi lamination. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel which has high hardness while the sides are made of folded steel which has high flexibility and has a beautiful grain pattern or hada. Iron is used to form the softer core of the blade. . This lamination results in a sword with a very hard edge, sides with a beautiful hada and a soft, shock-absorbent core. Forging laminated blades require high attention and skill from the bladesmith to produce a durable blade free from lamination weakness. The blade is differentially heat treated with a natural hamon. All the fittings are made of brass. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira depict a "tora" or tiger and a monk. In Japanese tradition, the tiger symbolizes ferocity and strenght. The tsuka is hardwood wrapped with black-lacquered samegawa and red, cotton ito. The saya is made of hardwood painted with glossy, black lacquer and partially wrapped with red rayskin near the kurikata. The koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri are made of polished black buffalo horn.

Features:

1095 high carbon steel+folded. Full Tang. Clay tempered.
Battle ready, not just a collectible.
Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
Free engraving available.

Katana specifications:

Overall Length:	103cm / 40.6"
Tsuka(Handle) :	27cm / 10.6"
Sakihaba(width near yokote) :	2.4cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki) :	7.5mm
Blade :	Shihozume, 1095 High Carbon Steel+Folded Steel+Iron
Handle Material :	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Nagasa(Blade) :	71cm / 27.9"
Motohaba(width near habaki) :	3.15cm
Sori(curve) :	1.9cm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote) :	4mm
Saya Material :	Hardwood+Buffalo Horn+Shell
Tsuba :	Copper, 72685mm

Remarks:

There are errors in manual products-the actual product shall prevail.

Notes:

The display stand is NOT included.
Our products are 135% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths, the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.