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Yakushima' Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katan
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Yakushima' Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katan
Add a show-stopping replica to your collection with the Yakushima' Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katan.
'Yakushima' 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. This blade is clay tempered to further improve the edge and durability.
The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).
The purpose of the clay tempering process is to further improve the sharpness of the edge and durability of the overall blade. It involves smearing clay on the blade during heating and quenching to offer a uniform hardness to the blade and remove weak points which can occur when the heating or quenching is less even. It also allows the smith, by placing the clay thicker on certain parts of the blade, to make the edge harder (thus more able to keep the famous razor sharp samurai edge) and the rest of the blade less hard but more able to absorb impact.
✨ Why This Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
- ✨ Display-Ready: Commands presence in any cabinet, shelf or office desk.
- 🎁 The Perfect Tribute: A thoughtful, memorable gift for any collector or fan.
- 🔍 Fine Detail: Packed with detail that rewards a closer look.
📐 Specifications
| 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 Clay Tempered Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 58 |
| Saya Material | Hard Wood |
| Tsuba Material | Zinc alloy |
| Fittings Material | Zinc alloy |
| Sageo Material | Cotton |
A Worthy Addition to Your Shelf
Expand your collection with a piece that honours your passion. The Yakushima' Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katan is an absolute treasure for fans of pop culture.
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⚠️ Legal Notice — Traditionally Hand-Forged Katana
This katana is produced using established, traditional hand-forging methods and is supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic historical manufacture.
UK Statutory Exemption: This item qualifies for statutory exemption under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 as a traditionally hand-crafted sword of cultural, historic, and martial arts interest. It is supplied strictly for collection, display, and martial arts demonstration, and is not sold for practical combat or unlawful use.
Age Verification (18+): Under UK law, this item is sold strictly to adults aged 18 and over. Age and identity are verified at checkout via our verification provider (OneID). Orders that fail verification will be cancelled and refunded.
Age-Checked Delivery: This item is dispatched via an age-restricted courier service and photo ID will be checked on delivery. Please make sure someone aged 18 or over is in to receive it. Parcels cannot be left in a safe place, unattended, or with neighbours.
- Customers must exercise extreme care with safe handling, maintenance, and secure domestic storage.
- Carrying a bladed weapon in public without lawful authority is illegal.