Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade Hand-Engraved Dragon ODACHI The SL1165 features a shinogi-zukuri

The SL1165 features a shinogi-zukuri blade structure

Blades in shirasaya casing are not really intended to be used for cutting as the handle is prone to break without the support of the rayskin and ito wrap and the fuchi and kashira

The tsuba is made of blackened iron with a simple design while the habaki and seppa are made of chrome-plated brass

Overall Length: 103cm / 40

hamon is clearly visible

Hand Forged Japanese Samurai Katana Sword 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade Hand-Engraved Dragon ODACHI The SL1165 features a shinogi-zukuriDescription: This katana exemplifies beauty in simplicity. Its blade is a through hardened 1095 monosteel making it very tough and able to cut hard targets. The design of the bo hi makes this sword a fast and agile cutter. On both sides of its blade is a detailed hand engraved dragon. The tsuba is made of blackened iron with a simple design while the habaki and seppa are made of chrome plated brass. The tsuka is made of hardwood with white rayskin