In 1867, the Samurai were banned from carrying swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received lightly by this proud warrior class and the Bamboo katana was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades of the katana; the "Soul of the Samurai," lived on.
This sword is hand forged and tempered in the style of the Japanese masters. Crafted in the waribagitae style, the blade is tempered using the traditional clay process dating back to 700 AD. The blade's cutting edge is a 60 RC, while the body of the blade is 20 RC. This provides one of the hardest edges available while maintaining resilience and shock absorption. |
