HAND MADE SHIRASAYA SWORD CLAY TEMPERED BLADE HAZUYA POLISHING

HAND MADE SHIRASAYA SWORD CLAY TEMPERED BLADE HAZUYA POLISHING

The blade of this Shirasaya sword has been constructed of damascus folded steel. Clay temper results in the real hamon and blade has been polished to a mirror polish using Japanese water stones. The masame folding pattern is clearly visible. The blade comes full tang, two bamboo mekugi secure the tang of the sword into the tsuka. NO-HI is to enhance the power for cutting. The handle and saya are both made of hard natural wood and bull horn koiguchi (the mouth of the scabbard or its fitting). It has no tsuba (guard) of the sword, the Habaki (blade collar) is a one piece brass construction. 

SHIRASAYA Features:

• HanBon Forge Hand Made Shirasaya Sword
• Clay Tempered Folded Damascus Steel
• Full Tang Blade
• Hand Hazuya Mirror Polishing
• SHINOGI-ZUKURI Blade Shape
• NO-HI
• Water Bull Horn Mekugi (pegs) secure the tang of the blade
• Hard Natural Wooden Handle & Saya with Bull Horn koiguchi
• No tsuba (guard)
• Brass Habaki (blade collar)
• Uses: Iaito / Practice / Display
• Accessories: a sword bag and Certificate of authenticity

Shirasaya Size:

• Over Length: 40.9"
• Blade Length: 27.7"
• Handle Length: 10.5"