Katana Takasago (1095 Carbon Steel Gilded)

The Katana Takasago is a hand-forged 1095 carbon steel katana with a stunning gilded blade and bo-hi blood groove that combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with striking aesthetics. Its full tang construction and sharp, battle-ready edge make it ideal for display or martial arts training. Katana USA brings you this authentic piece with careful attention to every detail, from the gold-plated iron alloy tsuba to the stingray leather-wrapped tsuka.

Specifications:

• Full tang construction
• Sharp, battle-ready edge
• Hand-forged
• BO-HI
• Blade material: 1095 gilded carbon steel
• Hand polished
• Habaki material: brass
• Tsuba: gold-plated iron alloy
• Saya in lacquered solid wood
• Tsuka in solid wood wrapped in stingray leather
• Tsuka-ito in gold-plated synthetic leather
• 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)