Blue Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Description:

SL1256 is an entry-level katana. The blade is made of folded 1060 carbon steel which was through-hardened. Being through-hardened means that the blade does not have a natural hamon but the folding process during the forging of the blade means that it has a beautiful grain pattern which is highlighted by its oxidized, blue coating. The coating also adds corrosion protection on the blade. Through-hardened blades are suited for novice practitioners or backyard cutters as they can take botched cuts better.

Blue Japanese Samurai Katana Features:

Folded steel. 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.

Blue Japanese Blade Katana Specifications:

Overall Length:	103cm / 40.6"
Nagasa(Blade):	71cm / 27.9"
Tsuka(Handle):	27cm / 10.6"
Motohaba(width near habaki):	3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote):	2.3cm
Sori(curve):	1.9cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	3mm
Blade:	Maru, Folded Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 82805mm

Notes:

The sword will go with a free sword bag and a pair of spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).
Our products are 100% 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.