Musashi Black Ryu Katana

From the ever-popular Shirakawa series from the Musashi Silver Collection comes the Musashi Ryu Katana. This beautifully hand crafted katana is forged using the traditional Japanese technique known as Muku-kitae. The blade is clay tempered using 1060 carbon steel. The hamon and hardness (55 HRC) were created during the tempering process. It features a real ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord. The Fuchi and Kashira are made of brass and the Tsuba features a hand etched design. The saya is traditional glossy piano black.  Specifications: 40.5" overall length Full-Tang 1060 carbon steel blade Muku-kitae method of forge 55HRC blade hardness Midare hamon Iron tsuba Brass fuchi, kashira and habaki Ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord Black saya Includes deluxe sword bag Certificate of Authenticity