This is an authentically made katana. The blade features hand-forged, high carbon steel, differentially tempered using the traditional clay-coat method, fullers that run the length of the blade, and a very prominent hamon (temper line). The tsuba is oxidized copper, as are all of the furnishings on this sword. The tsuka is wood wrapped in ray skin, with Japanese cotton used for the tsuka-ito.

The most striking part of this sword is it's says. The saya is made red stained oak, with a clear laquer that leaves the wood grain of the oak clearly visible. Then, cherry blossoms were inlaid by hand into the saya itself using abalone shell. Japanese cotton is used for the sageo. This piece is individually numbered on the tang of the blade and comes with paperwork to authenticate the item.

Katana
BLADE: 32"

TSUKA: 11"

OVERALL: 43 1/4"