Ryumon RY-3202 Hand forged Samurai Sword 41.5-Inch Overall
Ryumon has out done themselves with this custom hand carved and painted hard wood saya with a meticulous bamboo scene on a deep black lacquered background. The hand forged, fully functional, very hard, very sharp, AISI1065 high carbon steel blade features a Bo Hi that really sounds when the sword is swung properly. The HA (edge) is tempered using the traditional Japanese clay tempering technique to a HRC 56 and the back to a HRC45. A true Hamon (temper Line) is evident along the HA (edge). The hardwood handle is wrapped in top grade ray skin same and then covered in Japanese brown tsukaito cotton braid. The handle is then double pegged to the full tang for added safety. The saya is tied with Japanese brown cotton sageo.No edged weapon in history has ever been surrounded with such Mystique and tradition like the Japanese sword. The sword is so closely associated with the Japanese samurai that it became known as the "soul of the samurai". It was both weapon and symbol, forged as a religious act and wielded with superhuman skill. A sword forged by a celebrated master was one of the most prized gifts that a warrior could receive.For more than 2600 years, the "City of Treasure Sword", Longquan, is known for making the best swords in the world. Located within the border of South Zhejiang, China and under the Fengyang Mountain, Longquan is rich in resources that are suitable for crafting swords.During the period of Warring States (770-476 B.C.), a famous sword maker named Ou Yezi created the most renowned sword in Longquan. Since then, the secret arts of crafting swords have been passed down from generation to generation.Overall Length: 41.5"Blade Length: 28"Handle Length: 10.5"Sword Weight: 2lbs 8ozsIron tsuba with bamboo motif and gold accents.Double pegged full tang.One piece brass habaki.Japanese brown cotton tsukaito and sageo.Authentic top grade ray skin wrapped hard wood handle.Hard wood saya with ha