Wave Katana; a light and fast samurai sword
**NOTE: This sword (model SE3005A) features one mekugi pin in the handle as a limited variant to the two pin Wave Katana. In a well made katana such as these the tsuka is carved as a friction fit to the tang and the addition of the second mekugi is purely personal preference. This is also a much more traditional offering as true Japanese made katana (Nihonto) would only feature a single mekugi. This is the only difference between the two swords.
The Wave Katana from Kaneie Sword Art is an exceptionally balanced, light and fast sword suitable for collection or martial arts practice. The sword is named for the Wave (Nami) themed fittings and crab menuki.
The blade is differentially hardened T10, hand polished in the traditional manner to a full "art" polish. Details in the hamon are exquisite and must be seen in person to truly appreciate. The blade is a light and fast cutter, with little niku (appleseed edge geometry). Therefore this sword should only be used on traditional cutting targets such as tatami.
Materials
Blade Steel
T10
Tsuba
Steel
Habaki
Brass
Seppa
Brass
Fuchi/Kashira
Silver Plated Brass
Tsuka-ito (Handle Wrap)
Japanese Cotton
Menuki
Silver Plated Brass
Samegawa
Genuine White Ray Skin
Mekugi
2 tapered bamboo
Koiguchi
Buffalo Horn
Sageo
Japanese Rayon Silk
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