Katana Ishikari (Damascus Steel & Genuine Hamon)
With a Damascus steel blade and an authentic hamon, the Ishikari katana delivers everything a Japanese sword enthusiast could wish for. What truly sets it apart is its Damascus steel tsuba. Featuring a BO-HI, it offers better weight distribution and a balance point closer to t...
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With a Damascus steel blade and an authentic hamon, the Ishikari katana delivers everything a Japanese sword enthusiast could wish for. What truly sets it apart is its Damascus steel tsuba. Featuring a BO-HI, it offers better weight distribution and a balance point closer to the handle, enhancing its maneuverability.
- Hand-forged
- Razor sharp blade
- Blade: clay-tempered Damascus steel
- Authentic hamon
- Damascus steel tsuba
- Damascus steel fuchi and menuki
- Fully hand-polished blade
- “Shell-style” saya with engraved dragon
- BO-HI (fuller)
- Authentic handmade kissaki
- Genuine ray skin (stingray) on the tsuka
- Leather tsuka-ito
- Bamboo mekugi
- Copper habaki
- Full tang construction
- Total length: 105 cm
- Blade length: 72 cm
- Blade width: 3.2 cm
- Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
- Handle length: 30 cm