'Shinrin-yoku' Hand Forged Katana.


This handmade, traditionally hand forged katana, is made of folded steel. The folding process removes impurities from the steel, leaving only the finest quality steel. It is hammered and heated and hammered and heated until the perfect blade is formed. It is quenched for the perfect hardness. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).


Overall Length (cm)105
Blade Length (cm)71.5
Handle Length (cm)27
Blade Width (cm)3.2
Blade Thickness (cm)0.75
Blade MaterialHand Forged 1045 Steel
Handle MaterialWood
Blade HardnessHRC 45
Saya MaterialHard Wood
Tsuba MaterialZinc alloy
Fittings MaterialZinc alloy
Sageo MaterialCotton

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'Shinrin-yoku' Hand Forged Katana

  • Product Code: BS310624
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £149.99