Meijin Katana (名人刀)

This katana is classified by CAS/Hanwei as an iaito. While not
designed for sword-on-sword contact or actual test cutting, we do not consider
this to be a practice sword. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel
with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which allows for a lighter
blade and audible feedback when swung. The blade is differentially tempered
using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with
visible layers. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the
tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi,
& kashira are done in a "Turbulent Ocean" motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass
construction. The saya is done in a beautiful black matte striped finish going
the whole length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Iaito
represents the pinnacle of production quality for Iaito swords. The menuki
are of a winding golden dragon.
- Forge-Folded High Carbon Steel Blade
- Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
- Black Matte Striped Saya Exceptional Balance
- This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
- Blade length: 28"
- Handle length: 10 1/2"
- Overall length: 39 1/2"
- Weight: 2lb
- Point of Balance: 5"
- Width at Guard: 1.22"
- Width at Tip: .80"
- Thickness at Guard: .26"
- Thickness at Tip: .19"
- Sori: 3/4"
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