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.
