'Hiro' Hand Forged Katana
Minamoto Katana 'Hiro' Hand Forged Katana.
Minamoto Katana 'Hiro' Hand Forged Katana.
This handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. It is hammered and heated and hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is quenched for the perfect hardness. The traditional handle wrapping (Tsukamaki) is done in genuine soft leather.
This handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. It is hammered and heated and hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is quenched for the perfect hardness. The traditional handle wrapping (Tsukamaki) is done in genuine soft leather.
| Overall Length (cm) | 110 |
| Blade Length (cm) | 71.5 |
| Handle Length (cm) | 27 |
| Blade Width (cm) | 3.2 |
| Blade Thickness (cm) | 0.75 |
| Blade Material | Hand Forged 1045 Steel |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Blade Hardness | HRC 45 |
| Saya Material | Hard Wood |
| Tsuba Material | Zinc alloy |
| Fittings Material | Zinc alloy |
| Sageo Material | Leather |
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