Maple Mounted Katana – 40.6 Inch Pattern Steel Blade with Iron Tsuba

Description

Overview: The Maple Mounted Katana combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with exceptional performance, featuring a stunning hundred-folded pattern steel blade and a resilient iron tsuba. This sword is designed for both display and non-contact practice, offering a perfect balance of beauty and durability.

Specifications:
• Blade Material: Hundred-folded pattern steel with blue ladder pattern
• Hardness: 60° (can cut iron without damaging edge)
• Tsuba Material: Iron (excellent toughness, bends 90° and returns straight)
• Overall Length with Sheath: 40.6 inches
• Blade Length: 28.0 inches
• Handle Length: 10.2 inches
• Blade Width: 1.3 inches
• Sheath: Solid wood half-wrapped rattan lacquer sheath with thick sageo, very exquisite and majestic

Features & Benefits: Experience the elegance of a handcrafted katana with a blade that showcases a mesmerizing blue ladder pattern, achieved through meticulous hundred-fold forging. The iron tsuba not only enhances the sword’s aesthetics but also offers remarkable flexibility, returning to its original shape even after significant bending.

Materials & Craftsmanship: Each component is carefully selected and crafted—the blade is made from high-carbon pattern steel, folded repeatedly to ensure strength and a unique visual effect, while the tsuba is forged from tough iron that prioritizes resilience. The handle and sheath reflect traditional methods, using solid wood and rattan wrapped in lacquer for an authentic finish.

Includes: This set comes complete with the katana and its solid wood rattan-lacquered sheath, featuring a thick sageo cord for secure carrying and display.

Usage: Ideal for collectors seeking a centerpiece item, as well as for martial arts enthusiasts engaged in non-contact practice or ceremonial demonstrations.

Compliance: For adult collectors (18+) and non-contact practice/display. Buyer is responsible for complying with local laws and safe handling.