Musashi 1095 High Carbon Steel Sword - SS761-2A

Traditional hand forge Muku-kitae Method. Using 1095 high carbon steel with water temper process. In the clay temper process, the hamon and hardness (60 HRC) were created during the wrapping the clay around ji (soft section of the blade) of the blade, and then went through yaki-ire (heating treatment). Real hamon. Extremely razor sharp honed edge. Copper tsuba in Warrior (Acalanatha Vidya-raja) design. Custom brass fuchi and kashira. Real ray skin wrapped grip and black cotton cord wrap. Hardwood scabbard in high quality piano black finishing. Certificate of Authenticity. Full Tang with blood groove. Hardwood case with velvet lining and satin sword bag. Overall: 42-3/4". Blade Length: 29-1/2". Handle: 11-1/2". Beginning Thickness: 0.260". Tsuba Diameter: 3.25". Weight of the Sword without Sheath: 2.4 lbs. Blade: 1090 Carbon Steel. Blade HRC: 55 Handle: Real ray skin wrapped grip, Black cotton cord wrap. Tsuba & Various Parts: Copper and Brass.