Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass.
The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it.
All feature fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove).
All come complete with a black lacquered scabbard and a blue-violet cover bag.
Specifications:
Weight: 44.2 oz.
Thick: 5/16"
Blade: 29 3/8"
Handle: 11 1/4", White Samé (ray skin) wrapped w/ black silk braid cord
Overall: 40 7/8"
Steel: 1055 Carbon
Scabbard: Black lacquered wood
Made by Cold Steel
