Kawashima Steel 1095 High Carbon Steel Battle Ready Ryūjin Sakura 龍神 Hand Forged Katana Sword Made in Japan Ryujin

Kawashima Steel, forged by hand in Japan, with clay tempered Harmon. You can clearly see the randomized pattern of folding and clay tempering on the blade, it glistens in light. 1095 steel is reserved only for the best swords and can only be crafted with very particular attention to detail.

Ryūjin 龍神, often referred to as Owatatsumi Kami, is an ancient dragon God according to the Shinto Japanese legends. Sakura is, of coarse, the Japanese cherry blossom artistically hand carved on the solid brass Tsuba, Kashira, and Menuki. A suitable title for a katana with a 1095 high carbon steel blade forged in Japan. Suitable for Tameshigiri, and practice cutting, etc. It can be disassembled and cleaned. Buyer assumes all liability upon use.

Overall Length (with Saya): 41.75 Inches
Weight (with Saya): 3lb 1.4oz
Weight (no Saya): 2lb 8.2oz
Blade Length (with Habaki): 28.8125 Inches
Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel, Folded, Hand Forged in Japan
Blade Processing: Proprietary Process, Hardened, Forge Heat Cycling
Blade Edge: Clay Tempered, Real Hamon, Polished
Blade Hardness: Over 60 HRC
Blade Thickness: 8.1mm
Tang: Full Tang, 9.75 Inches, Dual Mekugi (peg), Engraved w/ Black Smiths Signature
Tang Length: Appx. 11.5 Inches Including Guard w/ Fittings
Tsuka (Handle) Length: 11.6 Inches
Tsuka (Handle): Genuine Same (Rayskin), Brown Japanese Silk Ito (Braid)
Tsuba Dimensions: 3.25 Inch Diameter, 8mm Thickness
Tsuba Material: Handmade, Brass Tsuba
Fuchi and Kashira: Handmade Brass
Saya (Scabbard): Genuine High Class Wood Exterior, Hardwood, Waxed Interior, Glossy Black Piano Finish
Includes: Sword, Saya, Cleaning and Oil Kit, Silk Bag, Wooden Box, Display Stand, Reference Guide & Certificate