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Folded steel, hand-forged differentially hardened KATANA ''Kusanaji''. These are the technical specifications:

  • Sugata (Blade style):
    • Hand-forged curved blade with narrow Hi (groove) on both sides which ends by the middle of the blade and a wider Hi that ends 31 cm from the Habaki. The blade is sharp on both sides from this point onwards. The blade spine is iori-mune, the edge is without Niku (cutting sharp blade).

    • Folded Steel (C45, C105W- USA: Steel 1095). The hardness of its Mune is ca 43° and the Ha (blade edge) is ca 60° HRC Rockwell 13 times folded to achieve ca. 8192 layers. Traditional clay-wrapping technique for differential hardening. There are beautiful hada (grain in steel, pattern of folding the steel) in the blade.
    • Dimensions:
      • Nagasa (blade length): ca. 71 cm / 28 inch.
      • Sori (curvature): ca.1.52 cm / 0,6 inch.
      • Moto-Kasane (Thickness at base): ca. 8 mm/ 0.31 inch.
      • Saki-Haba (width at tip): ca. 25 mm / 0.95 inch.
      • Moto-Haba (width at base): ca. 32 mm / 1.26 inch.
      • Balance point (measured from Habaki): ca.12 cm / 4.72 inch.
      • Nakago (tongue) with Mei (inscription) according to the tradition: WKC and year of production.

KOSHIRAE

  • Kashira (Cap):
    • Beautifully carved and with a special design. Carbon steel (C45). Browned.Click for detailed photo
  • Tsuka (Grip):
    • Wood grip, adapted to the tongue. Length ca. 26,5 cm.
  • Tsuka-ito (handle wrap):
    • Pure silk. Tight.
  • Samé:
    • Real white ray skin.
  • 2 Menuki:
    • Brass, hand-polished, gold-plated. Dragonfly shape. One on each side, traditional mounting of Menuki.
  • Habaki:
    • Brass. Made in 1 piece.
  • Seppa:
    • Copper.
  • 2 Mekugi:
    • Bamboo wood, based upon the traditional method to seat the pins. The 2 mekugi-ana are drilled diagonal and conical into the tongue. The mekugi are fitted from opposite side.
  • Tsuba (Guard):
    • Hand-polished browned carbon steel with special design.
  • Saya (Scabbard):
    • Selected wood. Black lacquered. Curved according to the Sori. The Koi-guchi (mouth piece) is made of buffalo horn. Saya with kurikata and 2 shitodome to hold the Obi.
  • Sageo:
    • Black (cord used for tying the Saya to the Obi - knob on the Saya).
  • Weight:
    • ca. 1 030 gr. (ca. 36.33 oz) without saya
    • ca. 1 370 gr. (ca. 48.32 oz) with saya
  • Included Accessories:
    • Soft protective cloth bag with nice colourful embroidery.
BUYING OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
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Blades are VERY SHARP When delivered, much caution is required. Do not allow children to have access.
Sales only to persons approved to be 18 years old.


In accordance with the new law, all orders from Great Britain for sharp swords cannot be processed without official permission given.
- How to get a permisson for such item - please ask your local police station.-



Pricing:


For 1 Kusanaji - Folded steel blade - 28 inch. (Article n° JAP16BW285)
Estimated delivery time: Stock
Retail Price:
European Community Citizen
None European Community Citizen
1 150,00 € each including 19% VAT
ca. US$ 1 817,00 each including 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 906,20 each including 19% VAT
966,39 € each excluding 19% VAT
ca. US$ 1 526,89 each excluding 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 761,51 each excluding 19% VAT
Member Price:
1 092,50 € each including 19% VAT
ca. US$ 1 726,15 each including 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 860,89 each including 19% VAT
918,07 € each excluding 19% VAT
ca. US$ 1 450,55 each excluding 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 723,44 each excluding 19% VAT
Currency Rates used are: 1 euro for US$ 1,58 and 1 euro for GB£ 0,788
Quantity:


Proposal of Accessories: Maintenance Kit in wooden box and Katana bag
Carrying sword bag: for 2 katana with and 1 Maintenance set .
(n° d'article 2704)
Maintenance Kit in wooden box: Blade oil Rice paper, Oiling cloth, Powder ball for Blade polishing, hammer.
(Article n°JAPKIT02)
European Community Citizen
None European Community Citizen
76,00 € each including 19% VAT
ca. US$ 120,08 each including 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 59,89 each including 19% VAT
 63,86 € each including 19% VAT
ca. US$ 100,91 each including 19% VAT
ca. GB£ 50,33 each including 19% VAT
Estimated delivery time: Stock
Quantity:

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