Musashi "Sakura" Katana

From the Musashi Platinum Collection comes this intricately hand-crafted Sakura Katana. Hand forged using 1060 and T10 steel with 3456 layers this katana is forged using the traditional Japanese method of Kobuse-kitae. This method uses a soft steel core in a hard steel jacket to improve overall shock absorption while cutting through hard materials. The handle is ray skin wrapped in traditional black cotton cord. It also features a brass tsuba with gold plating, fuchi and kashira. Included with this katana is a maintenance kit to make sure your katana lasts a lifetime as well as a beautifully crafted sword box.

• 44" overall length
• 1060 and T10 carbon steel blade
• 3456 layers
• Brass tsuba with gold plating, fuchi and kashira
• Gunome hamon
• Ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord
• Black saya
• Deluxe wooden gift box
• Maintenance kit included
• Certificate of Authenticity