War Horse Katana

Forged 1566 steel blade Traditional handle construction Thick balanced cutting blade Item: SD35350   Overall: 40 1/2"Blade Length: 28"Handle Length: 11 1/2"Weight: 2lb 7.5ozWidth at Guard: 30.3mmWidth at Tip: 21.5mmThickness at Guard: 8.1mmThickness at Tip: 4.5mmSori: 1/2"Hrc Edge: 60Hrc Back: 40   The earth trembles and the air thunders as thousands of hoofs strike the ground over the horizon.  The tranquility of the emerald sea nor of the clear blue sky shield you from the destruction galloping toward you as battle nears.  Much like the War Horse Katana,  the beautiful colors of the emerald tsuka over white same (ray skin) belie the deadly sharp steel blade nestled in the deep blue saya.  The forged 1566 steel blade features true clay-tempering that produces a distinctive hamon (temper line).  The traditional polish brings out the real hamon and a mirror shinogi-ji (flat section).  The HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back are ideal for cutting if you wish to try this pony in the field.  The