'Karōshi' Handforged Wakisashi in 1095
£159.99 GBP
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'Karōshi' Handforged Wakisashi in 1095
£159.99 GBP
SKU:BS111137W
'Karōshi' Minamoto Hand Forged Wakisashi in 1095 High Carbon Steel.
This handmade wakisashi is made of 1095 high carbon folded steel. Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade. It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).
| Overall Length (cm) | 76 |
| Blade Length (cm) | 51 |
| Handle Length (cm) | 25 |
| Blade Width (cm) | 3 |
| Blade Thickness (cm) | 0.75 |
| Blade Material | 1095 High Carbon Hand Forged Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 58 |
| Saya Material | Hard Wood |
| Tsuba Material | Zinc alloy |
| Fittings Material | Zinc alloy |
| Sageo Material | Cotton |
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