Handmade Combat Ready Functional Sengoku General Katana Sword Full Tang

This is a replication of the Katana of one of five generals that served Hideyoshi Toyotomi. This period was one of the most famous in Japanese history, and created some of the greatest hero's of Samurai history. It was shortly after the death of Toyotomi that the Tokugawa period of Japan was established. This sword has been made with precise detail to the original sword, and true to its original it has been made in the ancient method. The sword has been hand forged and is full tang with beautiful brass fittings and razor sharp blade. Attributes of the Weapon: Sword Length: 42.25" Blade Length: 28.5" Handle Length: 10.5" Blade Width: 3.15" Blade Thickness: .27" Tsuba Diameter: 3.15" Blade: The blade of the sword was created in the old six step process of forging. The hamon of the blade was heated with clay applied for an authentic temper line. A bloodline has been added to the ridge of the blade for better balance. The yokote is well defined above the boshi and the kissake is razor sharp. The sword has perfect balance and is full tang. The blade comes battle ready and razor sharp. Scabbard: The scabbard of the sword is wooden with a glossy black finish. The sageo is black cotton with a golden kurigata. Tsuba: The tsuba is round in the Maru Gata style with three circular cut outs. Three orchids are on each point of the design with vines trailing down to the rim of the guard. The tsuba begins with a golden blade collar over a spacer and ends with another golden spacer and steel fitting. The tsuba is constructed from aged brass. Handle: The handle of the sword is imitation shark skin with a black cotton wrap. There are two wooden pins holding the handle to the tang. Two golden dragons, one on each side, act as the Menuki. The pommel of the sword is brass with the same design as the guard.