Product Description
BACK IN STOCK! This is a traditionally handmade and hand forged samurai sword of the highest quality. The Hoso has been brought back due to popular demand! We got so many requests for this model we hounded the Thaitsuki forge until they agreed to start forging it again! Boy, we are glad we did. It is such a beautiful samurai sword, with the quality you know and expect from Thaitsuki. Thaitsuki makes some of the highest quality katana in the world.
Thaitsuki Nihonto is steeped in tradition and quality with blades produced by a family forge thats been perfecting their art for over 200 years. The Sivrat family first obtains the finest quality high carbon Japanese steel to produce their Hoso Kumiage Katana, which is forged in the oldest tradition in Japanese swordmaking, the Yamato Nihonto tradition.
The Hoso Kumiage Japanese Katana (KTN3) is specially handmade and forged in the Yamato Nihonto tradition, which is considered to be the oldest tradition in japanese swordmaking. This forging metheod and premium quality, high carbon Japanese steel makes it an extremely sharp, durrable and flexible blades with bo-hi (groove) offered today.
The Hoso Kumiage features a genuine same' tsuka, Japanese black silk Tsuka Ito (also available in golden brown) and 95% hand made silver Koshirae. The Hoso Kumiage Japanese Katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance. It is a fully functional Japanese katana, not a replica.
Blade High carbon Steel - Notare Hamon Edge Hardness= 60-63 HRC,Body Hardness=30-33 HRC Black finish saya included with KOIGUCHI (Buffalo horn )
This forging process and hard-won mastery of tempering steel produces a functional katana with more flexibility, strength and sharp-edge durability than most competitors in the marketplace. This superior blade, coupled with authentic, high-quality furniture creates an offering to the sword community that is unparalleled at this price point. This Hoso Kumiage Japanese Katana will evoke true pride-of-ownership as well as superior competition performance.
Features: The tsuka (handle) is authentic same' (ray skin) and the Tsuka Ito (wrap) is black Japanese silk, also available in golded brown (special order, please inquire). The Menuki, Kashira and Fuchi (sword fittings) are all hand crafted in 99% silver. The natural oxidization process creates a gorgeous antique-looking patina over time. A black lacquered hardwood saya with black horn Koiguchi enhances your investment. The Hoso Kumiage Katana, which can be completely disassembled for full maintenance, is a fully functional Japanese katana, not a replica.
- Overall: 41" (104.1 cm)
- Blade: 29 1/2" (74.93 cm)
- Tang: 10" (25.4 cm)
- Tsuka:: 11" (27.94 cm)
- Weight: 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg)
- Balance Point: 5" (12.7cm)
INVENTORY STATUS
IN STOCK: Ships Immediately!
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