'Suteta Ken' 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).
PLEASE NOTE - THIS LISTING INCLUDES A LIVE (SHARPENED) BLADE
Product includes sword, stand and . Please contact us for a quote for international postage.
Over 18s only. Please be aware, if you are a new customer we will contact you to request age verification before postage. This is not necessary for returning/registered customers.
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
Blade Hardness HRC 45
Saya Material Hard Wood
Sageo Material Cotton