United Cutlery Shikoto Tiger Wood Katana

Warrior, prepare yourself for the battle ahead. Take up the Shikoto Tiger Wood Katana against your enemies and attain victory in combat. Made from clay-tempered T10 high-carbon steel, this functional blade features the traditional curved shape found on many Japanese swords. A fuller runs down the length of the full-tang blade. Made with Bronze Age methods, this full-tang sword features a visible hamon line, revealing its differential hardening. A hamon is the temper line.

The blade enters the handle at a brass collar before the iron tsuba. The collar features etched kanji, Japanese characters, while the black tsuba has gold gilded sword designs adorning it. Next, the sword features a tiger wood handle. The straight handle has three brass pins securing the wood in place.

Finally, the sword also comes with a tiger wood scabbard and certificate of authenticity. Brown cotton cord wraps around the scabbard near the top. The Shikoto Tiger Wood Katana looks great on the battlefield and on display in your home.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 30" (76cm)
• Overall Length: 41" (104cm)
• Steel: T10 High Speed Tool Steel
• Weight: 112 oz / 3.17kg (approx.)
• Scabbard: Wooden