Description:
SL817 is a replica of the sword of Capt. Nathan Algren, the main character in the 2003 American film "The Last Samurai". The plot of the movie centers on Nathan Algren, a captain in the US Cavalry Regiment who is constantly haunted by the atrocities committed by his group during the American-Indian wars. He was recruited by the Japanese to help train the modernized Japanese Imperial Army and quell a rebellion of traditional samurais. Capt. Algren ended up embracing the way of life and principles of the samurai and then fighting with them against the Japanese government.

Features:

1095 high carbon steel+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.

Anime 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:	Honsanmai, 1095 High Carbon Steel+Folded steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Alloy, 85835mm

Notes:

The display stand and packing box aren't included.
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.