Katana Description
Historically, the katana sword (also known and samurai sword) were one of the Japanese weapons that were used by the samurai of ancient and feudal Japan. Â The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance with a curved, single-edged blade, a circular or squared guard, and long two-handed grip. Â Western historians have said that katana were among the finest cutting weapons in world military history. Â Katana defines a sword of this description that longer than 24". Â This katana measures 40.5" and is made from blended high carbon Damascus steel with brass bolsters.
Blade Materials
This katana sword is made from Pattern welded Damascus steel. Â Pattern welded Damascus steel is a hard heat treated, folded carbon steel. Â There are 11 pieces of steel, folded five times, making 352 layers. Â The steel is the perfect combination of hardness and durability with a Rockwell hardness rating between 55 and 56 HRC. Â High carbon damascus steel must contain layers of high carbon steel. Â The high carbon steel we use is 1095 steel which is the highest content carbon steel used in swords. Â The combination of the steel layers creates a sword that is strong enough to hold a powerful edge while having the strength and flexibility to withstand powerful collisions. Â This makes the perfect steel for swords. Â The handle is wood with brass bolsters. Â It comes with a wooden and leather sheath and has an HRC of 55-56.
Sword Details
Overall Length: 40.5"
Sheath: Wood and Leather Sheath
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
Tang: Full
Handle: Wood
Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
   6 Pieces of Carbon Steel #43 and #40
     5 Pieces of High Carbon Steel 1095
     1st Fold- 11x2=22 Layers
     2nd Fold- 22*2=44 Layers
     3rd Fold- 44*2=88 Layers
     4th Fold- 88*2=176 Layers
     5th Fold- 176*2=352 Layers
Katana Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Sword- 40.5"-Samurai Sword
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