Shinrabasho Straight Hand Forged Katana Metal Sword

‘Shinrabasho’ Minamoto Hand Forged Katana. This handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. It is hammered and heated and hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is quenched for the perfect hardness. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki). STAND NOT INCLUDED Overall Length (cm) 102.5 Blade Length (cm) 71 Handle Length (cm) 27 Blade Width (cm) 3 Blade Thickness (cm) 0.75 Blade Material Hand Forged 1045 Steel Handle Material Wood Blade Hardness HRC 45 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.