Warriors Demise Katana in 1095 Clay Tempered Folded Steel Metal Sword

This hand forged katana is clay tempered. This involves smearing clay on the blade during heating and quenching to offer a uniform hardness to the blade and remove weak points which can occur when the heating or quenching is less even. It also allows the smith, by placing the clay thicker on certain parts of the blade, to make the edge harder (thus more able to keep the famous razor sharp samurai edge) and the rest of the blade less hard but more able to absorb impact.

The successful combination of the lamination or folding technique and the differential heat treatment technique, along with the skill and experience to do the job properly, are the true art of making a masterpiece Katana.

Folding the steel on the blade serves two purposes. Firstly it removes all the impurities from the blade, and secondly it increases the hardness of the steel. Too much folding and the blade is too brittle, too little and it is soft and unable to hold that famed katana cutting edge.

Overall Length (cm)  106
Blade Length (cm)  73
Handle Length (cm)  29
Blade Width (cm)  3.2
Blade Thickness (cm)  0.75
Blade Material  1060 Clay Tempered Hand Forged Steel
Handle Material  Wood
Blade Hardness  HRC 58
Saya Material  Hard Wood
Tsuba Material  Zinc alloy
Fittings Material  Zinc alloy
Sageo Material  Cotton

As this is a metal sword it can only be sold to those over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.

PLEASE BE AWARE: All our replicas are blunt and intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat, and such use is strictly prohibited.

Our display katana's are legal to own in the UK.