This beautifully crafted katana features a double groove (BO-HI) for a balanced blade, making it ideal for practitioners of Iaido or collectors of fine Japanese swords. The sword’s precise construction allows for swift and fluid movements.
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Period : Edo
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Hamon : Suguha
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Blade Length (刃長, "hacho"): 71.5 cm
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Curvature (反り, "sori"): 2.1 cm
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Tang Length (茎, "nakago"): 17.8 cm
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Blade Width at Base (元幅, "motohaba"): 2.94 cm
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Blade Thickness at Base (元重, "motokasane"): 0.6 cm
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Blade Width at Tip (先幅, "sakihaba"): 2.0 cm
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Blade Thickness at Tip (先重, "sakikasane"): 0.42 cm
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Blade Weight without Scabbard: 672 g
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Total Weight with Scabbard: 972 g
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Total Length with Scabbard: 101.0 cm
Crafted with a striking dragonfly tsuba and dragon-themed fittings, this katana offers both function and beauty. Its gold-fitted habaki enhances the luxurious design while ensuring a perfect fit in the scabbard.