Makoto Handmade Sharp Japanese Samurai Shirasaya Katana Sword w/High Gloss Wood Saya
Description
This is a hand made razor sharp entry level practical shirasaya style katana
sword. . The Shirasaya first came into use when the sword smiths needed a
place to temporarily store their sword blades. Newly forged katana swords were
often stored in wooden sheath to store until they could be fitted. After sword
carrying was banned in Japan, some Samurais uses Shirasaya style katana to
conceal their swords. Nowadays, the Shirasaya is presented as a different
style of Samurai sword. This sword is made with high temper carbon steel that
can cut steel wire without chipping, and it can cut through bamboos easily. It
is a full tang sword and can be fully disassembled. The blade was fully hand
sharpened with a visible temper line. The saya and tsuka of the sword is
constructed by hard wood, and finished with beautiful natural gloss finish.
When enclosed, the saya and tsuka becomes one solid piece. The Sword is
measured at 38.75” overall long, the blade is measured at 28.5” long.
Features:
- Fully Handmade High Temper Carbon Steel Shirasaya Katana
- Fully Sharpened Razor Sharp, 38.75" Overall, 28" Blade
- Shirasaya Style. Comes with High gloss clear finished natural wooden scabbard (saya) and handle (tsuka)
- Full Tang Practice Sword. One bamboo peg (pin) on the handle.
- Sword stand NOT included
Product Details:
- Brand: MAKOTO
- Blade Length: 28 Inches
- Handle Material: Wood
- Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 43.5 x 4 x 3.5 inches
- Package Weight: 1.5 Kilograms
- Brand Name: MAKOTO
- Manufacturer: MAKOTO
- Part Number: MSS-081
- Handle Material: Wood
- Date First Available: November 4, 2009