Tea Culture Katana (茶道刀)

In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. The Tea Culture Daisho captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana and Wakizashi are built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle is wrapped with suede leather in a Katati Make (battle wrap) style.

• Made by Hanwei Forge
• Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed
• Quality fittings
• Battle Wrap Ito
• This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
• Blade length: 29
• Handle length: 12
• Overall length: 43
• Weight: 2lbs 9.5oz
• Point of Balance: 5
• Width at Guard: 1.24
• Width at Tip: .86
• Thickness at Guard: .32
• Thickness at Tip: .25
• Sori: 3/4
• Differentially tempered
• Half price sharpening and maintenance for life
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