The blade is hand forged, hammered and folded 'Pattern Welded Steel'. Commonly know as 'Damascus Steel' as the final product is very similar to the steel mined from the Damascus mines of a bygone era. It is produced from combining steels of different grades, which in turn are of different shades of grey. They are twisted and folded together, resulting in beautiful swirls and grain patterns. The final polishing, sharpening and treatment on the blade bring out these patterns to their full stunning glory.

Choose from: Black/ Black Grain Pattern Orange/ Black Grain Pattern - Out of stock.

However, our artisan smiths are very talented indeed. With smithing techniques only know to them, using their vast experience and knowledge they have combined special elements in with the various layers of steel. Upon the final blade treatment to bring out the Damascus grain. Using a special compound, the steel grain rather than going different shades of grey, it turns different shades of black, orange, maroon, purples (individual colours vary). This sword can only really be fully appreciated in person and the pictures do not do it justice.

The straight blade is full tang and features a beautiful 'Bo-Hi' (blood groove). It has been hand polished and the steel surface feels more like glass than steel, yet it is extremely tough and through tempered. The stealthy blade is extremely sharp, a perfect addition to the collector who has it all, and the Ninja enthusiast!

Unsheathed – 1030mm Blade with Habaki – 730mm Handle with Guard – 300mm Drawn Weight - 1.15kg