Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass.
The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword's aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it.
All feature fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove).
All come complete with a black lacquered scabbard and a blue-violet cover bag.
Imperial | Metric | |
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Weight | 25oz | 0.71kg |
Blade Thickness | 0.28125" | 7.1mm |
Blade Length | 21" | 53.3cm |
Handle | 6½" | 16.5cm |
Handle Details | Same (Ray Skin) w/Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki | |
Steel | 1055 Carbon | |
Overall | 27½" | 69.8cm |
Scabbard | Black Lacquered Wood |