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Shogun Ryū Tatsu Katana Windlass |
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Handcrafted in a small town nestled in the Longquan mountains of China’s Zhejiang province, this sword embodies a 2,000-year legacy of skilled swordmaking. Every component is expertly crafted by highly skilled smiths using centuries-old methods.
The blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel and undergoes differential clay tempering using traditional techniques. This results in a spine with a Rockwell hardness of 45-48 HRC and a harder cutting edge at 56-58 HRC. This ancient tempering method creates the distinctive hamon, the visible temper line left when the clay is removed. Each blade is meticulously honed and must cleanly slice through a sheet of paper before leaving the workshop.
The dragon-themed tsuba and collar are exquisitely rendered. In ancient Japanese mythology, dragons were associated with rainfall and bodies of water, and some were believed to possess the power of flight. The metal parts of the pommel are made of brass and given an aged finish. The grip is genuine rayskin wrapped with traditional cord.
The wooden scabbard is painted black with a glossy sheen, completing the sword's elegant and formidable appearance.
This exceptional katana includes a cotton storage bag, as well as a comprehensive cleaning and maintenance kit for the care of Shogun Katanas. The kit is presented in an elegant wooden box and includes:
A bottle of oil to protect the blade
A cloth for applying the oil
Rice paper to keep the blade free of dirt
Uchiko to loosen dust
A hammer to manipulate the mekugis (wooden peg used to fix the blade to the handle of the katana)
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Tags:
501874, Shogun Ryū Tatsu Katana, sword, saber, katana, samurai sword, Windlass,
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