Musashi Ryu Red Katana 1060 Carbon Steel Hand Forged Clay Tempered Sword For Sale

From the ever-popular Shirakawa series from the Musashi Silver Collection comes the Musashi Ryu Katana. This beautifully hand crafted katana is forged using the traditional Japanese technique known as Muku-kitae. The blade is clay tempered using 1060 carbon steel. The hamon and hardness (55 HRC) were created during the tempering process. It features a real ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord. The Fuchi and Kashira are made of brass and the Tsuba features a hand etched design. The saya is glossy burgundy

SPECIFICATIONS:

40.5" overall length

1060 carbon steel blade

Muku-kitae method of forge

55HRC blade hardness

Midare hamon

Iron tsuba

Brass fuchi, kashira and habaki

Ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord

Brown saya

Includes deluxe sword bag

Certificate of Authenticity

Model # SS811BD