Valiant Armoury Arai Mizu Sword

This fully hand forged Practical Katana features a 11 3/4th inch double pinned brown cord wrapped Tsuka (handle) with genuine same (Ray skin). The antiqued copper tsuba displays the turbulent waves of an oncoming tsunami . The saya is a black on black textured pattern with brown cord wrapping. This katana is hand forged 1095 high carbon steel and is clay tempered with a natural high polished hamon on the 27 1/2 inch fullered (Bo-hi) blade. The Arai Mizu 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 Arai Mizu Practical Katana.

Features:

• Overall Length: 40.5625"
• Blade Length: 27.50"
• Handle Length: 11.75"
• Blade Material: Clay Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel
• Weight 2 lbs. 15 oz.
• Width at tsuba 1.25"
• Width at tip .875"
• Thickness at tsuba .3125"
• Thickness at tip .1875"