Description:
SL711 is a high-end replica of the katana in movie "Kill Bill". This katana is intricately forged in the shihozume lamination structure. 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. The shihozume lamination is a labor-intensive forging technique that requires high skill level on the part of the swordsmith. Imperfect fusion or welding of the different steel types on the blade can cause the blade to delaminate or split.

This katana is differentially hardened and has a visible hamon. The area between hamon and mune is hazuya polished, so it looks differently. The tsuba is made of iron, fuchi, kashira and menukis are made of copper with bamboo pattern. The tsuka is made of hardwood, wrapped with genuine rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of hardwood.

Features:

1095 high carbon steel+folded steel+iron. 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):	2.4cm
Sori(curve):	1.9cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki):	7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote):	4mm
Blade:	Shihozume, 1095 High Carbon Steel+Folded Steel+Iron
Saya Material:	Hardwood+Buffalo horn
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 78744mm

Notes:

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.

Hand Forged Kill Bill High End Japanese Sword Anniversary Edition Clay Tempered