Katana Hokota (1060 Carbon Steel)

The Katana Hokota is a hand-forged 1060 carbon steel katana crafted for enthusiasts who demand both authentic craftsmanship and reliable performance. Its high-carbon blade offers excellent toughness and edge retention, making it a standout choice for martial arts training or display. Every detail — from the finely sculpted iron alloy tsuba to the cotton tsuka-ito wrapping — reflects the traditional Japanese sword-making aesthetic that Katana USA is committed to delivering.

Specifications:

• Full tang construction
• Sharp, battle-ready edge
• Hand-forged blade
• Blade material: 1060 carbon steel
• Habaki material: Brass
• Tsuka wrapped in synthetic ray skin
• Tsuba: finely sculpted iron alloy
• Tsuka-ito: cotton
• Overall length: 105 cm (41.3 in) (41.3 in)
• Blade length: 72 cm (28.3 in) (28.3 in)
• Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in) (1.26 in)
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in) (0.28 in)
• Handle length: 30 cm (11.8 in) (11.8 in)
• Includes: katana and scabbard (saya)