Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Shihozume Structure 1095 Steel+Folded Steel+Iron Clay Tempered HAND SHARPENING:Yes For some high-performance swords may

For some high-performance swords may require longer hand-forged processing time

Folded Steel Saya Material: Hardwood Handle Material:  Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin Tsuba: Iron

we folded the steel many times during forging so the blade has many grains

this sword offers both beauty and exceptional functionality

Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Shihozume Structure 1095 Steel+Folded Steel+Iron Clay Tempered HAND SHARPENING:Yes For some high-performance swords mayDescription: This katana is intricately forged in the shihozume lamination structure. The edge is made of 1095 high carbon steel which has high hardness while the sides are made of folded steel which has high flexibility and has a beautiful grain pattern or hada. Iron is used to form the softer core of the blade. The shihozume lamination is a labor intensive forging technique that requires high skill level on the part of the swordsmith. Imperfect