The K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The same (rayskin) covers the handle (tsuka) and is wrapped with high quality Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves. See our matching daisho set featuring the Classic Tiger Katana (SH12040), Wakizashi (SH12050) and Tanto (SH12060).
Please note: the katana, wakizashi or tanto’s sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo color may vary.
Made by Hanwei.
Key Features:
Overall: 26 1/4"Blade Length: 19 1/2"Handle Length: 5 7/8"Weight: 1 lbs 7 ozSori: 1"Blade Steel: K120CHrc Edge: 60Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.