Katana Practical Takeda

Description

Katana Practical Takeda

Lean and razor sharp, I'm for the elite. This color was forbidden during the Azuka period (645-710) and then reserved for emperors and officials during the Heian period (794-1185). In the Kamakura period (1185-1333) it was used to dye the purple armor of high-ranking samurai. During the Edo period (1600-1868), this color was reserved for wealthy people.

• hand forged 1060 carbon steel 
• blade type Maru
• blade lenght: 72,5 cm
• total lenght: 102,5 cm
• weight Katana: 988 g
• weight Saya: 232 g
• Mune: Hikushi
• Sori: 17 mm, Torii Sori Style
• Kassane: 7,2 / 4,4 mm
• Blade with real hamon and with groove
• lacquered wooden Saya (scabbard)
• handle is coated with authentic ray skin
• handle is traditionally wrapped with cotton and silk thread
• edge is razor-sharp

Details of the Tsuka or Menuki are provided on the pictures. If you refer to our information, there youwill find definitions of our swords.

Delivery includes:Katana, Saya, cotton sword bag, and certificate of authenticity.