alexxe
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Post by alexxe on Mar 1, 2024 10:53:25 GMT
Greeeeetings, all swords friends!
Today's edition is Swordier's katana.
As usual, here attached the specifications for faster review. also, enjoy the fresh-out video if you can!
Ornate Mountings (Koshirae):
- Theme: Imperial Chrysanthemum
- Materials: Brass (Kashira, Fuchi, Tsuba), Bull Horn (Kurigara, Kojiri, Koiguchi)
Handle (Tsuka):
- Wrap (Tsuka Ito): Cotton, tightly wrapped on genuine Samegawa (rayskin).
- Mekugi: Features two Mekugi pegs for added stability and security, allowing for customization based on personal preference.
Sheath (Saya):
- Material: Lacquer Painted, with bull horn Kurigara, Kojiri, and Koiguchi.
- Sageo: Cotton, beautifully knotted for durability and aesthetic appeal.
Specifications:
- Total Length: 104cm (40.94 inches)
- Blade Length: 71cm (27.95 inches)
- Blade Width: 3.2cm (1.26 inches)
- Blade Thickness: 0.7cm (0.28 inches)
- Sori (Blade Curvature): About 1.5cm (0.59 inches)
- Handle Length: 26cm (10.24 inches)
- Blade Weight (Without Saya): 912 grams (2.01 lbs)
- Blade Material: T10 Steel, clay tempered for superior hardness and flexibility.
- Edge Hardness: Approximately 60 HRC, providing exceptional edge retention.
- Spine Hardness: Approximately 55 HRC, ensuring flexibility and durability.
- Blade Tip Style: Shinogi Zukuri with Chu-Kissaki geometry, featuring a middle-length tip of around 5cm (1.97 inches).
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