Shinrabasho' Hand Forged Katana

PLEASE BE AWARE – All our replicas are intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat and such use is strictly prohibited.

'Shinrabasho' Minamoto 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 and stand.

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

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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.