Product Parameter:
Package: 1sword + 1bag + 1stand + 1certificate
Number: GZN2012
HRC(Hardness): 60
Craft: Fully handforged, hadori-polishing, traditional quenching and clay tempered,etc.
Material: Real T10 high carbon steel
Handle: Real leather ito+Genuine shark rayskin+Brass fittings plated with real gold&silver
Saya: lacquered wood sheath+Genuine ox horn+Genuine rayskin
Koiguchi & Koijiri & kurigata: High grade yellow real OX Horn
Overall: 103cm / 40.6"
Blade: 70cm/ 27.5''
Handle: 26cm/ 10.24''
Widdth: 3.2cm/ 1.26''
Thickness: 0.7cm/ 0.28''
Bo-hi(blood groove): No
Construction: Maru
Nakago: Full tang, 2 bamboo menuki vertically fixed handle, very firm
* It's a functinonal sword. After test, it can cut bamboo, A4 paper and water bottles,etc .
* All the fittings can be replacement.we can customize wakizashi/tanto size for you.Unsharpened blades are no problem.
Clay Hardening
Before being quenched, a special clay mixture can be applied onto the blade to harden the edge and obtain different hardness on the blade. The clay mixture was a special recipe and considered a crucial trade secret, guarded protectively by sword making masters. It would contain such things as feathers, powdered bones, grass, etc. and would be applied to the edge of the blade before being quenched. During quenching, a chemical reaction between the clay mixture and the hot steel occurs during the sudden temperature drop and carbon is fed into the blade in high amounts, creating an extremely tough edge. A clay hardened blade can only be quenched in water, thus increasing the defect rate even more.
The Modern Style Polishing (Hadori Style Polishing 刃取)
It is designed to highlight the aesthetics of the blade. In this style polishing, the hamon appears white against the black, shining steel and the mirror finished shinogi-ji. It is so aesthetic that it makes a blade perfect for display.The white pattern that looks like hamon is called "HADORI". It is not a true hamon, but it is designed by polisher along the hamon to exaggerate it. When you look at the blade under a proper light, you can see the true hamon under the hadori. With the modern polishing style, you can see the blades with aesthetically "made-up face". This polishing style was developed by a famous polisher in the early 20th century.
Polishing Process The polishing process is divided into two stages:Shitaji togi and Shiage togi. Shitaji togi is Foundation polishing,to correct any bends in the blade.Shiage togi is the stage that places the mirrorlike finish on a blade.This sword used Shiage togi,it is a elaborate process to the blade,it uses small grindstone to polish the blade by hand to make the blade mirrorlike,it is a time-consuming work,it can effectively increase the sword's monetary,historic,artistic,and functional value. |
Alloy Tsuba
Iron Tsuba ( extra $10)
Brass Set ( extral $50 )
Alloy Fuchi & Kashira
Habaki
TSUKA-ITO & SAGEO
Tsuka-ito is the wrapping of the tsuka and sageo (下緒 or 下げ緒) is a hanging cord that is passed through the hole in the kurigata (栗形) of a Japanese sword's saya.
SAMEGAWA
Samegawa(鮫皮)is the ray or shark skin wrapping of the tsuka (handle/hilt).
Please contact us before placing an order to see if there is any stock available, as well as any additional charges.
OX Horn Saya
It's free for engraving English words, Chinese Characters and Japanese Kanji , etc.
You need pay extral $20-30 for engraving patterns.
Hamon
We can add or remove the machine-made wavy hamon for free.
Bo-hi ( Blood Groove)
Usually thought be used for bloodletting only. It is also used to lighten the weight of the sword. We can add or remove Bo-hi for free
Sharpness
Most of our blades are sharp. We can also make the blade unsharpened for free if you require.
Colored Blade
If you want to change to a different color blade, please contact us before purchase.
Matching Swords Set
If you buy one katana, we can make a matching Wakizashi or Tanto for you. The price varies from different swords. Please contact us if you need make custom matching set.
We have our own sword-casting factory. The factory is located in Longquan, a small town with a long history of sword-casting in China. Most of the famous Swords in China are made there. Rich raw materials, skilled technology, traditional sword casting technology from generation to generation.
Manual production really takes a lot of time. We will prepare most products in advance ，and arrange delivery within about a week. However, sometimes the delivery time is delayed due to weather or raw materials，etc. we hope to get your understanding. Feel free to contact us to inquire about the status of your order.
Each handmade sword is unique. Our swords are great for gifts or for your own collection. Our swordsmithing master makes every sword attentively, hope you can feel our sincerity. We will also give you the best customer service, any questions please feel free to contact us.
a) Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
b) If you do not receive the package, or the package is damaged during transportation. We'll take care of it. Please feel free to buy.
c) If it is mentioned in the product description that the package includes the sword bag or sword holder , the style will be random. The sword holder or sword bag on the ebay picture is the props we use for shooting. If you really like a style, please contact us before buying.
d) If you have any problem after recieve the package (wrong size, wrong style, etc.). We always provide you with the best after-sales service. Please give us a chance to help you before you give us a bad feedback. Thank you very much!
