Training replica katana Kohaku - AISI 1095 steel, Choji hamon

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Handcrafted Training Katana Kohaku, AISI 1095 Steel, Nagasa 2.30 Shaku

The forged blade of shinogi-zukuri type is crafted from premium AISI 1095 carbon steel. This steel has undergone a traditional differential hardening process, ensuring high structural integrity and the ability to maintain a precise edge. The blade has been hand-finished to achieve top-tier sporting performance and collector's aesthetics. The Sori (curvature) geometry is designed for the cleanest cuts during sport use. The blade exhibits high hardness of approx. 58 HRC, allowing for effective practice of tameshigiri on straw mats or bamboo. The Full Tang construction ensures high stability of the entire sword.

The tip of the blade, type Chu-Kissaki, with a perfectly defined Diamond-Shaped Yokote, is complemented by a real Choji Hamon, created by traditional master blacksmith methods. This model is an ideal choice for advanced martial arts practice (Iaido, Kenjutsu) as well as a valuable collector's item. The sword is delivered in a protective cloth bag.

Blade material: AISI 1095 Hi-carbon steel Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, black gloss, buffalo horn elements (Koiguchi, Kojiri, Kurigata) Tsuba (guard): Brass with oriental motif Tsuka (handle): Wooden core, genuine ray skin (Samegawa), black Ito wrap Securing: 2x bamboo pegs (mekugi), detachable construction Total length (without saya): 102 cm Nagasa (blade length): 69.5 cm (from Habaki) Tsuka (handle length): 29 cm Kissaki (tip length): 4.0 cm (Chu-Kissaki type) Weight (without scabbard): 1027 g Habaki: Brass with grooves (length 2.5 cm)