April 5, 2024
Handmade Sharp Zetsurin Shirasaya Samurai Katana Sword
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Item Description This is a hand made razor sharp entry level practical Zetsurin shirasaya style katana sword made by Musashi . The Shirasaya first came into use when the sword smiths needed a place to temporarily store their sword blades. Newly forged katana swords were often stored in wooden sheath to store until they could be fitted. After sword carrying was banned in Japan , some Samurais uses Shirasaya style katana to conceal their swords. Nowadays, the Shirasaya is presented as a different style of Samurai sword. This is a unique Zetsurin Shirasaya Katana sword features a sharpened Kozuka. The sword is made with high temper carbon steel that can cut steel wire without chipping, and it can cut through bamboos easily. It is a full tang sword and can be fully disassembled. The blade was fully hand sharpened with a visible temper line. The handle finishes with alloy fittings, black faux rayskin in a white cotton cord wrap. The saya is done in a black lacquered finish which features a kozuka adding to is unique feature. Comes complete with a sword bag to keep it dust free. The Sword is measured at 38.75” overall long, the blade is measured at 28.5” long. Item Specification Material High Carbon Steel Sword Type Hand Made Zetsurin Shirasaya Katana Samurai Sword Blade Razor Sharp Overall Length 38.75” Blade Length 28.5
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