Valiant Armoury Ko Buke Practical Katana Sword

This fully hand forged Practical Katana features a 11 5/8th inch double pinned black cord wrapped Tsuka (handle) with genuine same (Ray skin). The antiqued copper tsuba displays an older Samurai that has seen many battles. The saya is a glossy rich red with black cord wrapping. This katana is hand forged 1095 high carbon steel and is clay tempered with a natural high polished hamon on the 27 3/4 inch fullered (Bo-hi) blade. The Ko Buke Practical Katana is well suited for tamashigiri and other forms of cutting exercises done by those with proper training and supervision. A beautiful red silk travel bag is included with the Ko Buke Practical Katana.

Features:

• Overall Length: 40.8125"
• Blade Length: 27.75"
• Handle Length: 11.625"
• Blade Material: Clay Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel
• Weight 3 lbs.
• Width at tsuba 1.25"
• Width at tip .875"
• Thickness at tsuba .3125"
• Thickness at tip .1875"