From the ever-popular Shirakawa series from the Musashi Silver Collection comes the Musashi Ryu Katana. This beautifully hand crafted katana is forged using the traditional Japanese technique known as Muku-kitae. The blade is clay tempered using 1060 carbon steel. The hamon and hardness (55 HRC) were created during the tempering process. It features a real ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord. The Fuchi and Kashira are made of brass and the Tsuba features a hand etched design. The saya is glossy burgundy
- 40.5" overall length
- 1060 carbon steel blade
- Muku-kitae method of forge
- 55HRC blade hardness
- Midare hamon
- Iron tsuba
- Brass fuchi, kashira and habaki
- Ray skin handle wrapped in black cotton cord
- Brown saya
- Includes deluxe sword bag
- Certificate of Authenticity