Japan - Thaitsuki HosoShinogi Zukuri - Katana Autentic japanese hand made日本刀 sword - Katana - Sabre, Sword

The Thaitsuki Hoso katana 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 straight steel hamon with a lighter shade, perfect for practicing cutting. The handle of the tsuka is wrapped in striped celluloid and covered with an ito cloth, a Japanese tsuka-ito silk cord. The menuki flower, made of bronze, is very ancient under the tsuka-ito. The Habaki, the Seppa, the Kashira and the Fuchi are also handcrafted in antique 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 bronze hardware. The mouth of the pod, the Koiguchi. A sageo rope is tied to the sheath. The sword comes with a sword bag. Approximate value in Japan 150,000 yen. 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 Delivered with a beautiful Japanese bag.