Hand Forged Sakabato Shirasaya Katana Reversed-Edge Japanese Sword 1095 Steel Clay Tempered Color:Beige this katana is designed with

this katana is designed with a reversed cutting edge

They were known for their boat-building and good seamanship which helped their expansion and trading activity

The handguard

Forging laminated blades require high attention and skill from the bladesmith to produce a durable blade free from lamination weakness

Hand Forged Sakabato Shirasaya Katana Reversed-Edge Japanese Sword 1095 Steel Clay Tempered Color:Beige this katana is designed withDescription: SL1218 is a katana in shirasaya case. The blade is made of differentially hardened 1095 carbon steel with a visible, natural hamon. The saya and tsuka is made of beautiful, light colored wood with brown buffalo horn. Blades in shirasaya casing are not really intended to be used for cutting as the handle is prone to break without the support of the rayskin and ito wrap and the fuchi and kashira. When a katana is not to be used for a