OLD JAPANESE FOLDED BLADE 2 knives TIGERS KATANA SWORD

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PHOTOS 　 DESCRIPTION刀の歴史　 Total Length 43" Blade Length 29" Nakago (tang) Signature Blade Material hand folded blade from swordsmith Saya (scabbard) black lacquered wooded house wrap knob for handing with 2 knives ,and decorated with TIGERS Tsuka (handle) Blabk braided cord wrap nice menuki Tsuba (handguard) soft iron guard carving character SPECIAL FEATURES Blade: it is the tempering process which has received the most careful attention. has an aggressive distal taper to promote quickness ,hand forged by the traditional method , without any bends, nicks, or other problems ! Preventing Rust Rust is the major enemy of the Japanese sword blade. The best course of action is to prevent rust rather than to have to remove it. If possible the sword should be kept at relatively constant temperature and humidity. A thin coat of a light, non-acidic lubricating oil is all that is needed. Sword supply shops sell a special oil, CHOJI OIL, for this use. It protects well and has a nice aroma also. The blade should be re-oiled occasionally to prevent the old oil from becoming gummy. Wipe the old oil off with a clean, soft, WHITE cloth or tissue paper. Don't use colored materials as the oil may cause the color to "bleed" onto the sword and stain it. Gentle wiping action is all that is required not vigorous rubbing. Don't "soak" the blade with read more

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