Kōyō Handforged Katana in 1095 Clay Tempered Tsuba Metal Sword

Kōyō Minamoto Hand Forged Katana in 1095 High Carbon Steel. This handmade katana is made of 1095 high carbon folded steel. Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade. It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki). Overall Length (cm) 102.5 Blade Length (cm) 71 Handle Length (cm) 27 Blade Width (cm) 3 Blade Thickness (cm) 0.75 Blade Material 1095 High Carbon Hand Forged Steel Handle Material Wood Blade Hardness HRC 58 Saya Material Hard Wood Tsuba Material Zinc alloy Fittings Material Zinc alloy Sageo Material Cotton As this is a metal sword it can only be sold to those over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order. PLEASE BE AWARE: All our replicas are blunt and intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat, and such use is strictly prohibited. Our display katana's are legal to own in the UK.