Katana Sword- 1095 Steel- 39"

Embrace the spirit of the Samurai with our expertly crafted Katana Sword. A quintessential weapon of the Samurai from ancient and feudal Japan, the Katana is instantly recognizable with its distinctive curved, single-edged blade, circular or squared guard, and an extended two-handed grip. Celebrated as one of the finest cutting weapons in world military history by Western historians, the Katana designates a sword longer than 24". Our extra-wide version measures 39" in length, showcasing a square tsuba and a blade made from superior 1095 steel. Blade Construction Our Katana is painstakingly crafted from 1095 steel, recognized as the highest carbon steel typically used in sword-making. Boasting a carbon level of .95%, this steel far surpasses the .45% carbon content commonly found in 1045 steel swords. Renowned for its ability to retain a sharp edge, 1095 steel is incredibly hard, yielding a hardness of 56-58 HRC. While 1095 steel is naturally less flexible, which is a crucial property i