Katana Bushido, You renwu - Sharp

This Katana bushido with its particular design is made by a traditional forge specialized in the creation of high quality Japanese weapons with an exclusive design.

The mid-grade 1045 (0.45% carbon) steel blades have a relatively soft blade that is ideal for cutting practice and can take hard hits without breaking. However, the blade dulls faster compared to high-grade 1065 steel (0.65% carbon).

1045 steel is the most common steel in cutlery because it is a good compromise between hardness and flexibility and it is easily sharpened. Note that the blade remains very rigid.

"You renwu" means "with tasks"

Features of the Katana:

The blade is sharp, and rigid. It can be used for cutting work.

• Sharp rigid blade
• Blade material: 1045 steel
• Blade length (with Habaki): Approx. 74 cm / (without Habaki): Approx. 71 cm
• Blade width: 2.6 - 3 cm
• Blade thickness (at thickest): 0.4 cm

The handle (Tsuka) is made of resin and has a purple cotton weave.

• Handle length: 27 cm
• Composition: resin imitation of white ray skin and cotton
• The hilt (Tsuba) is round in black steel
• Diameter of the Guard (Tsuba): 8.5 cm

The scabbard (saya) is in black painted wood, decorated with purple spots (speckled effect, hence its name).

• Saya in lacquered black peit wood with purple speckled effect, and with purple rope
• Dimensions of the Saya: 74.5 cm
• Saya Weight: About 210g

Dimensions & Weight:

• Katana Length (without Saya): About 1m
• Total weight (without Saya): About 960g

Maintenance tips :

We advise you to clean your blade after each training session, or each month without use. In order to protect the blade, we invite you to clean it and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust/oxidation