This fully hand forged Practical Katana features a 11 5/8th inch double pinned Blue cord wrapped Tsuka (handle) with genuine same (Ray skin). The antiqued copper tsuba displays a fearsome tiger ready to pounce. The saya is a glossy rich blue with blue cord wrapping. This katana is hand forged 1095 high carbon steel and is clay tempered with a natural high polished hamon on the 27-inch fullered (Bo-hi) blade. The Kyoumou Tora Practical Katana is well suited for tamashigiri and other forms of cutting exercises done by those with proper training and supervision. A beautiful red silk travel bag is included with the Kyoumou Tora Practical Katana.
Features:
- Overall Length: 40.125"
- Blade Length: 27"
- Handle Length: 11.625"
- Blade Material: Clay Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel
- Weight 2 lbs. 14 oz.
- Width at tsuba 1.25"
- Width at tip .875"
- Thickness at tsuba .3125"
- Thickness at tip .1875"