Modern Katana

1566 Steel Blade Encapsulated G10 Handle Textured black saya Item: SD35470   Overall: 39 1/2"Blade Length: 27"Handle Length: 11 1/4"Weight: 1 lbs 14 ozThickness at Guard: 7mmThickness at Tip: 4.8mmSori: 5/8"Hrc Edge: 60Hrc Back: 40Handle Material: G10   Our Modern Katana represents a contemporary interpretation of what the renowned Samurai would look like in our time.  Using the best of the latest technological materials,  the low maintenance of this katana is perfect for the urban warrior of today.  The humble attributes of this katana bely its true strength and resilience.  The differentially tempered  27”  1566  steel blade features a real hamon line with a copper habaki and seppa.  The tsuka encapsulates the tang in textured G10 and is dual pinned for a secure grip which is unremovable.  The silver menuki on the tsuka are shi shi (lion dogs) which are embedded in the handle.  The textured black saya features an olive paracord sageo around a polymer kurikata and kojiri.  The Mode