Very pleased with the quality and design. Looks very good on display
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"Shibui" 1095 Golden Damascus Steel Clay Tempered Katana
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"Shibui" 1095 Golden Damascus Steel Clay Tempered Katana
Add a legendary blade to your collection with the "Shibui" 1095 Golden Damascus Steel Clay Tempered Katana.
'Shibui' Handforged Katana in Clay Tempered Damascus Steel.
The successful combination of the lamination or folding technique and the differential heat treatment technique, along with the skill and experience to do the job properly, are the true art of making a masterpiece Katana. In this Katana the smith has selected folding the steel as the base technique and clay tempering as the differential heat treatment tempering process.
Folding the steel on the blade serves two purposes. Firstly it removes all the impurities from the blade, and secondly it increases the hardness of the steel. Too much folding and the blade is too brittle, too little and it is soft and unable to hold that famed katana cutting edge. Any smith can fold steel but only at Minamoto do the smiths have the experience and teaching to do it to perfection. The hamon on this sword is real. There is no bohi (groove in the blade for weight reduction).
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.
The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki). The saya (sheath) fittings are wood. The sageo (or ‘ito’) – which is the material wrapped around the saya – is made of cotton. The wooden box, black sleeve, cleaning kit and stand are included.
✨ Why This Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
- 🏆 Display-Ready: A striking centrepiece for any wall, cabinet or collection.
- ⚔️ Collector Quality: Made to be admired up close as well as on the wall.
- 🎁 The Perfect Tribute: A memorable gift for any blade collector.
📐 Specifications
| Overall Length (cm) | 102 |
| Blade Length (cm) | 72 |
| Handle Length (cm) | 27 |
| Blade Width (cm) | 3.2 |
| Blade Thickness (cm) | 0.75 |
| Blade Material | Clay-tempered 1095 Damascus |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 58 |
| Saya Material | Hard Wood |
| Tsuba Material | Zinc alloy |
| Fittings Material | Zinc alloy |
| Sageo Material | Cotton |
Claim Your Blade
Whether it takes pride of place on your wall or in a display cabinet, the "Shibui" 1095 Golden Damascus Steel Clay Tempered Katana is a stunning piece for fans of fine blades.
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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.
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