Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Shihozum Structure 1095 Steel+Folded Steel+Iron Battle Ready HAND SHARPENING:Yes The saya is made of

The saya is made of hardwood

Blade thickness: 0

straight edge design harks back to the Heian period

This hand-forged Japanese katana sword features a stunning Damascus steel blade crafted with intricate Damascus blades patterns that resemble flowing water

Folded Steel Saya Material: Hardwood Handle Material: Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin Tsuba :  Brass

Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Shihozum Structure 1095 Steel+Folded Steel+Iron Battle Ready HAND SHARPENING:Yes The saya is made ofDescription: This katana is intricately forged in the shihozume lamination structure. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel which has high hardness while the sides are made of folded steel which has high flexibility and has a beautiful grain pattern or hada. Iron is used to form the softer core of the blade. The shihozume lamination is a labor intensive forging technique that requires high skill level on the part of the swordsmith. Imperfect