Beautiful shinken hand forged by Ocho Tsukuru.
Folded high carbon steel blade has been differentially tempered using traditional clay tempering technique.
The hamon is clearly visible.
The grain of the blade is also visible, revealing the beauty and craftsmanship involved in a true folded blade.
Blade has been polished to an incredibly sharp edge.
Tsuka is genuine ray skin , tsukagawa is cotton.
Saya has a 2 tone flat on gloss black design.
This sword has been stored in cotton bag and has only been out for oiling and photos.
Included is a sword care kit.