Katana Citadel Yushu

Katana Citadel Yushu

Handle accounts (Kashira) and handle clamp (Fuchi) are made of iron, covered with simple, but elegant, high-gloss black lacquer. Iron is also the tsuba, which is not cast but made by hand. It shows a Japanese temple with Cherry blossom (Sakura no Hana) in the foreground. Trim rate (Menuki) of silvered bronze offer a nice contrast to the dark winding handle (Tsuka-Maki) and emphasize the graceful whole.

• Sword in Shinogi zukuri style with channeling (Bo-Hi).
• Forged, specially adapted for flute habaki silver plated, engraved copper.
• Seppa of silvered brass.
• Handle wrapped in black Japanese silk in Katate Maki style (war winding).
• Black, high-gloss lacquered scabbard with integrated ray skin (Same Kuroro style).

The razor sharp blade is made of 1075 carbon steel. Differentially hardened by use of clay application on 60 HRC at the cutting edge and approx. 40 HRC on the blade back. The master polisher lets the masterpiece of the blacksmith stand out and shine. A mirror-polished surface, as well as a clearly recognizable temper line (hamon) are the true result.

Each product is one and only and make by hand of masters. The Citadel have purpose to make all not only effective but beautiful and harmonious as well. History of Citadel.

Specifications:

• Handle length 28.5cm
• Blade length 74cm
• Overall length (without sheath) 102.5cm
• Weight (without scabbard) 1050 g

Samurai swords warranty.

The protective wooden case, in which is the product packaged, comes free of charge.