Clay tempering is an art, as well as a science. The traditional clay tempering techniques are perhaps the pinnacle of Japanese sword design and construction. Not only is the natural temper-line, the "hamon" a beautiful sight, open to artistic interpretation. It also serves a very functional purpose. The resulting clay tempering proccess produces an edge hardness of 60HRC, while the spine remains at softer 40HRC. This means that the edge is more resilient to dulling, (its is very sharp!) while the spine is able to flex whilst cutting targets, allowing maximum force without breakage. Using traditional Japanese techniques the blade is fully hand polished to a mirror shine and sharpened to an impeccable standard.

This blade is also forged folded steel. Something else the Japanese were noteworthy off, was the folding of their blades. This was done to get rid of impurities from the steel. It also produces visible fine grain pattern in the steel.

KEY FEATURES:

• Handforged clay tempered blade. In 1095ANSI high carbon steel.
• Hand polished to a mirror shine, with a full thickness, weighted blade.
• Visible, natural "hamon" temper line.
• Traditionally folded steel.
• Premium handguard in hand-cast brass, featuring dragon motif.
• Matching premium handle fittings.
• Natural rattan bound / high gloss black lacquer with horn fittings.
• Wooden handle with natural stingray skin. Bound in real silk, complete with large hand cast dragon (menuki) handle ornaments.
• 100% Heavy gauge, real silk "sageo" knot.
• Can be Dissembled & Assembled

[DIMENSIONS] Sheathed Length – 1050mm Drawn Length – 1020mm Blade Length – 730mm Hilt Length – 290mm POB - 140 Sori - 20mm Sheathed Weight -1550g Drawn Weight – 1240g

Handmade product - Individual specifications may vary.