Naoshima - Handforged Katana in 1060 HCS
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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.
‘Naoshima’ Minamoto Hand Forged Katana in 1060 High Carbon Steel.
This handmade katana is made of 1060 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 | 1060 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 |
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Over 18s only. Please be aware, if you are a new customer we will need to see age verification before sending your order. This is not necessary for returning/registered customers. Please send us a photo of relevant ID (such as Driving Licence or Passport showing Date of Birth) at time of purchase by email to help@theswordstall.co.uk or WhatsApp 07932 932801.
Under UK law, curved swords over 50cm in length are illegal unless they are antique or traditionally hand forged. All of our curved katana are certified as being traditionally hand forged. Display Katana are straight bladed and blunt and as such are legal to own in the UK.