1095 Folded Steel Shirasaya Tanto Ninja Sword

1095 Folded Steel Shirasaya Tanto Ninja Sword

Blade: 1095 Folded Carbon Steel (13 folds, 8192 layers)
Blood Groove: non
Blade Edge: sharpened
Habaki (Blade Collar) & Seppa (Spacer) Material: Brass
Tsuba (Hand Guard): n/a
Fuchi (Handle Collar) and Kashira (Handle Buttcap): n/a
Tsuka (Handle): high quality rosewood
Tang: Full tang with 2 Mekugi pegs
Saya (scabbard): rosewood saya

Blade Length: 27 cm
Handle Length: 13 cm
Approximate Weight: 0.68 kg
Blade Width: 3.2cm
Blade Thickness: 0.75cm

The blade has a monosteel construction and the shape is kiriha zukuri (ridge placed close to the cutting edge). It has been hand forged, and folded, creating a look similar to the Damascus Steel technique. It’s been folded 13 times, and the layers of folded steel can be easily seen on the blade. Every aspect of the sword has been created authentically.

The blade is fully functional, capable of cutting things like paper, bamboo, tatami mats, and water bottles.

The saya is rosewood with a natural wood grain finish. The saya fits seamlessly into the tsuka.

Tsuka: The habaki is a one piece brass construction that secures the blade. The tsuka is the same natural rosewood as the saya. One wooden mekugi secure the tang of the sword into the tsuka