Katana Bushido, Ryu to kumo - Sharpened

Katana Bushido, Ryu to kumo - Sharpened

The Katana is a Japanese sword originally used by samurai. This "Ryu to kumo" ("dragon and cloud" in Japanese) katana symbolizes greatness and frankness through the representation of a majestic dragon and clouds present on the sheath.
The petrol blue braiding brings a subtle touch of color that blends perfectly with the golden color.

This weapon was made by a traditional forge specializing in the creation of high quality Japanese weapons with an exclusive design.

Features of the Katana:

The blade is made of high manganese stainless steel are made of a steel alloy containing 12-14% manganese.

This type of steel is often considered the ultimate hardening steel: these blades are known for their resistance to rust, shock, abrasion and are sharp and flexible at the same time. Ideal for cutting practice.

• Grooved sharp blade
• Blade composition: High manganese stainless steel (maru 1045)
• Blade length (with Habaki): Approx. 72 cm
• Blade length (without Habaki): About 68.5 cm
• Blade width: 3 cm
• Blade thickness (at thickest): 0.7 cm
• Point of balance, from the hilt (+/- ½ cm): 14.5 cm

The handle (Tsuka) is in Galuchat (cartilaginous fish skin) and has a petrol blue cotton weave.

• Handle length: 26.5 cm
• Composition: Stingray and cotton

The guard (Tsuba) is molded with detailed patterns: gray dragon with finely crafted details

• Dimensions of the Guard (Tsuba): 7 x 8 cm
• Composition: cast metal

The scabbard (saya) is in black lacquered wood, with screen-printed motifs of a large dragon and clouds.

• Wooden saya with resistant coating
• Petrol blue string, reminiscent of the handle
• Dimensions of the Saya: 75 cm
• Weight of the Saya: About 300g

Dimensions & Weight:

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

Maintenance advice: 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.