Traditionally Made Shinto Katana and Wakizashi

Displaying features usually found only on original Samurai swords, these pieces provide a unique opportunity to own a katana of a quality usually found only in private collections, museums or in the Orient.

Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (SH1001 & SH1015) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Edge is Rockwell 60 Hardness
Back is Rockwell 40 Hardness

Specifications:
 

1001-GT: Blade length:  27“ Handle length:   11 3/4” Overall length:  39 1/2“ Weight:  1lb 14oz Thickness at Guard:  .260

1015-GT: Blade length:  20“ Handle length:   6 1/2“ Overall length:  27 3/4“ Weight:  1lb 7oz Thickness at Guard:  .240

Key Features:

*  Forged high-carbon steel blade
*  Built for cutting
*  Traditional construction
*  T10 High Carbon Steel

Grip is Ray Skin
Tsuba is bronze
Tip is Buffalo Horn
Saya is Bamboo lined