Katana Bushido, Kiyoshi - Semi-Sharpened
The Katana is a Japanese sword used by the samurai.
This katana is made by a traditional forge specialized in the creation of high quality Japanese weapons with an exclusive design.
This katana has a semi-sharpened blade, a brown braided handle with black ray skin, on which is fixed a black Komainu (guardian lion from Japanese culture), a copper-plated guard (Tsuba) decorated with tree branches and a beautiful scabbard (Saya) made of natural wood.
The Kiyoshi Katana has a copper Kashira (end of the handle) decorated with flowers.
This Katana is also decorated with black flowers on its Fushi (part between the guard and the handle).
High carbon 1065 steel (0.65% carbon) have a relatively hard blade that is ideal for cutting practice and does not dull compared to 1045 medium carbon 1045 steel (0.45% carbon). However, it is not recommended for blade on blade training. Do not forget to take care of your weapon by oiling the blade to avoid rust.
"Kiyoshi" means "Pure" in Japanese
Characteristics:
Blade:
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Semi-sharpened blade with Fuller
- Blade composition: High carbon steel 1065
- Blade length (with Habaki): About 72,5 cm
- Blade length (without Habaki): About 69,5 cm
- Blade width: 3 cm
- Blade thickness (at thickest): 0,7 cm
- Point of balance, from the guard (+/- ½ cm): 14,5 cm
Handle and guard:
- Handle (Tsuka) with braid and ray skin
- Length of the handle : 26,8 cm
- Dimensions of the Guard (Tsuba): 6,5 x 7 cm
Scabbard (Saya):
- Wooden Saya with Sageo
- Weight without Saya : About 1 kg
Total length:
- Total length of the katana without Saya : 99,5 cm
