Japan - 20th century - Shinogi Zukuri - Katanajapanese 日本刀 very long sword - Katana - Katana

Japanese sword This is a mono steel katana with a high carbon steel blade tempered to an edge hardness of 60-63 HRC and a body hardness of 30-33 HRC. On the edge of the blade you can see a wavy steel hamon with a lighter shade, perfect for practicing cutting. The handle of the tsuka is wrapped in striped skin and covered with a shark cloth, a Japanese tsuka-ito skin cord. The menuki flower, made of white bronze, lies far below the tsuka-ito. The Habaki, Seppa, Kashira and Fuchi are also made of bronze. These bronze accessories, if allowed to rust, will leave a distinctive antique-looking patina on the katana accessories. The wooden scabbard is covered with black lacquer and has hardware. the Koiguchi ,. A sageo rope is tied to the sheath. The sword comes with a sword bag. Approximate value in Japan 230,000 yen. Notice some small scratches on the edge. Sword: Weight: 2. 6 lbs. 10. 5 oz. Edge: very sharp P. O. B . : 103 cm Thickness: 7. 5mm - 5. 9mm Width: 30. 7mm Grip length: 31cm Button: N / A