Black Dragon handmade Katana

Description:

This sword is as practical as it is stunning. This sword is hand folded and forged using traditional methods and knowhow. Using high carbon steel the metal is folded multiple times to drive out impurities, before being drawn out into a sword shape. The sword is then encased in clay to protect it during the tempering phase. The sword is heated until it glows the color of the rising sun. It is then plunged into freezing water. This process has the effect of hardening the cutting edge and leaving the telltale sign of this this treatment, the hamone. The hamone is a pattern in the metal near the edge and no two are alike. The sword is then fitted with a metal guard and handle. The pegs are inserted to ensure a tight fit. The sword is sharpened into a fine cutting edge and the handle wrapped. This version is forged with 1060 high carbon steel and features a blood groove. The handle is wrapped in ray skin and finished with silk wrapping. The guard is made of bronze with a dragon motif. The sword includes a sword bag, cleaning kit and certificate of authenticity.

 

Specifications:

41 inches overall length
28 inch blade that is 7mm thick forged from 1060 carbon steel
Blade is sharpened to a fine edge and features a blood groove
Ray skin handle with silk wrapping, Bronze guard with dragon motif
Includes sword bag, cleaning kit and certificate