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.

KEY FEATURES:

• Handforged clay tempered blade. In 1095ANSI high carbon steel.
• Hand polished to a mirror shine, weighty, full thickness blade.
• Visible, natural "hamon" temper line
• Premium handguard in cast brass, featuring dragon motif .
• Matching handle fittings, featuring intricate dragon designs.
• Rattan bound timber sheath. Finished in deep black, high gloss lacquer.
• Wooden handle with blackened stingray skin. Bound in 100% real black silk, complete with hand cast dragon (menuki) handle ornaments.
• 100% Heavy gauge, real silk "sageo" knot.
• Can be Dissembled & Assembled

[DIMENSIONS] Lengths: Sheathed - 1050mm Drawn - 1010mm Blade with Habaki – 720mm Handle with Guard – 290mm Sori – 20mm Weights: Drawn Weight - 1.15kg POB - 125mm

[SPECIFICATIONS] Blade: Material – 1095ANSI Construction – Clay Tempered Hamon – Natural Tang – Full Double Pegged Koshirae, Tsuba & Saya: Tsuba – Cast Brass Fuchi & Kashira - Cast Brass Menuki - Cast Brass Tsuka-ito - Silk Sageo – Heavy Gauge Silk Tuska – Timber with real Rayskin Saya – Timber/ Rattan Lacqured

Includes black cotton sword bag, and care instructions.

As this is a handmade product, individual specifications may vary.