This katana not designed for sword-on-sword contact or actual test cutting. the blade forged using 1050 carbon steel with suguha(straight) wire brushed hamon. the deep bohi on both side of the blade, which allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung.the koshirae(fittings) use iron and brass, durable for real use. quality artificial silk ito on tsuka, and tsukamaki with hishigami to make it pretty tight and good feel when you hold it. the saya finished with black glossy lacquer.
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1050 steel
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Full tang construction
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Good balance point
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Durable and affordable
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Tsukamaki with hishigami