Cold Steel Imperial Katana 

Cold Steel has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword's fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass.  The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and each hilt is covered in Same' (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword's aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it.  It features a  fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blade, heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove).  Comes with a black lacquered saya and a blue-violet cover bag.

• Made by Cold Steel
• Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
• 1055 high carbon steel blade
• Black lacquer wood saya
• Specifications may vary between swords
  • Weight: 44.2 oz.
  • Thick: 5/16"
  • Blade: 29 3/8"
  • Handle: 11 1/4" long.
  • Same' (Ray Skin)
  • Overall: 40 7/8"
  • Black braid cord
    
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We do not sell weapons to anyone under the age of 18 without permission and consent of a parent or legal guardian. These are real weapons and not toys. They are very sharp and should always be treated with care. Be careful to never put yourself or anyone else in danger.  Nihonzashi LLC, its employees, and associated companies are not responsible for any injury, damage or loss incurred by use or miss-use of any merchandise sold on this site. It is the purchasers responsibility to comply to local, state and federal laws and/or statutes. Purchase of merchandise implies agreement and compliance to the above.

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