Now at this point in the process the blade has a rough shape and is referred to as a sunobe. The sunobe is again heated up, part by part and hammered again to make a shape which looks almost like a finished katana blade.
The sunobe is completed by seemingly endless scraping and filing, ending up showing off all of the finished physical attributes and curve we know from the completed katana. The surface of the steel blade is left in a generally crude state at this point, prepared for the processes of hardening to come. The sunobe is then completely covered with a unique blend of clay more thickly along the back and sides of the blade than along the edge itself.
The blade is left to dry while the master swordsmith prepares the furnace for the last heat treatment of the katana blade, the yaki-rage , the hardening process of the edge of the blade.
In this atmosphere and lighting, the master smith can make decisions by eyeing the color and glow of the steel and thereby the temperature of the blade when it is heated over and over again in the furnace.
When the time feels right in the process of forging a katana, the hot steel blade is plunged into a tank of water with the edge facing downward and the point forward. True to tradition, it is said that the blade should be the color of the moon in February or August which are the two months of the year that are seen most commonly dated in engravings on the tang. The exact time taken to heat the katana, the temperature of the blade and of the water into which it is plunged are altogether extremely individual to each sword-smith and they are well kept secrets.
In the different schools of swordmakers there are numerous unique varieties in the materials used in manufacturing a katana. The different procedures and methods mentioned earlier, especially when it comes to the clay used to cover the blade before the yaki-rage , yet all swordsmiths use a similar work method. The use of the clay in various thicknesses to different parts of the blade enables the steel to cool off faster along the part with a thinner coating of clay when plunged into the tank of water and consequently form into the harder type of steel called martensite , which can be filed to razor-like sharpness.
The back covered with a thicker clay coating cools off more gradually gaining the pearlite steel attributes of medium softness and flexibility. The exact way by which the clay is smeared onto the blade and scratched off at the edge, is a deciding factor of the shape and highlights of the structure known as the hamon. This unmistakable tempering line found close to the sharpened edge is one of the fundamental parts you should examine when determining the quality of a katana blade.
The martensitic steel which can be noticed from the edge of the blade up to the hamon, or temper line, which is basically the naturally occurring transitional line between these two distinct types of steel, and is the place where most of the beautiful colors, patterns and uniqueness of the Japanese sword are to be found. The shape and structure of the hamon reveal what time-period it was produced, the swordsmith himself, and also what school or place the blade was manufactured.
But besides the purely beautifying characteristics of the hamon , there are a few truly practical ones. The harder edge will normally be taking most of the stress and potential harm to the blade in battle. It arrived quickly and is of fantastic quality. I will definitely buy another one when I can. Mark F. The sword was shipped quickly. The blade was protected by oil, which was nice.
Cleaned and hung, the sword looks great on my wall. I will be buying more swords! Sophia R. This category D white weapon was used by the samurai during the Edo period in Japan. The Katana is a symbol of the samurai cast during the Edo Period, it is worn on the belt edge facing the sky.
The Katana blade is over 2 Shaku 2x The Katana is usually wielded with two hands on the Tsuka handle. The nomenclature is a real complex art with many different pieces like Tsuba, Habaki, Ito, sage, Saya We are a brand that aims to sell the most beautiful Katanas you can find.
Our Katanas have been sold for over 20 years worldwide and have even won awards for quality and unique design. Our Japanese swords are designed in Japan and handcrafted in China by our Artisans, we have over 18 sword masters who do their best to forge the sword of your dreams! Katana Decoration If you are passionate about Japan, its landscapes, culture, traditions, but also its Katanas that come straight from the samurai era Edo Period then buying a decorative Katana is a great idea.
You can hang your katana on a wall or hang it up, but you can also buy a wooden stand to put your katanas on like the real samurais. Perfect to showcase your sword. With a Katana as decoration, you can be sure to be the only person to have such a unique decoration and all your friends who are fascinated by the Japanese culture will love to visit your home.
We have several Katanas with different patterns and colors, so it's up to you to adapt your Japanese sword to your home.
You will find traditional motifs of Japanese culture like Japanese Dragon or Geisha on the Katana scabbard. Katana price You probably want to buy a Katana, but you are wondering how much it costs, because you have a limited budget. Don't worry we will answer it. At Katana-Sword. Each Katana in our store is not made by a blacksmith in its entire process.
The more expensive the Katana, the better the quality of the sword, with quality materials and a complex and long process. Where to find a good Katana Katana-japonais. Here you will find several dozen hand-forged swords that can fulfill your passion for these interesting swords. Features of the Katana The Katana is a true work of art with many, many features that you may not even imagine. The Katana has evolved over the years with ever more advanced knowledge and techniques to create the perfect Katana.
Katana Blade The Katana blade is the main and indeed the most important element of the Katana. If you are 1m80 then you should rather opt for cm. Between and , the Murata-to became the sword that replaced the traditional samurai blade, which then transformed into the Kyu Gunto, taking on the style of American swords with a wraparound hand guard. However, between and , the Shin Gunto sword became a symbol of rank in the Imperial Japanese Army.
It borrowed the design of the traditional slung tachi carried by the samurai, resembling a smaller katana. In a world now filled with gun-smoke, the swords stood mostly as military flair. After World War II, there was a prohibition placed on the creation and possessions of swords until By , the Society of Preservation of the Japanese Sword came to light, helping to bring back the ancient techniques to create the tamahagane steel needed to forge authentic katanas.
Today, a licensed swordsmith must craft katanas the same way it was done 1, years ago. Katanas In Pop Culture. To protect the town from bandits, he recruits six other ronin to help him defend the village.
Not only does it contain moving battle scenes, but it also lets the katanas become an extension of the characters, just as intended by the Bushido Way. We took the time to dig up a few katanas you could consider adding to your blade collection.
They range from functional katanas to ones too beautiful to actually use. And, we even threw in a quality bokken, in case you want to follow the Bushido and pick up some sword fighting skills for a potential zombie apocalypse in the future. However, it is mixed with Sunuke, wood from chocolate-dark trees over years old.
Analyzing its hardness and weight, Sunuke is one of the best materials in Japan. This expertly crafted bokken will allow you to perfect the art of kendo.
Constructed with high carbon steel, this Tactana sword by Condor Tool and Knife is extremely durable. It has a Micarta handle, comes with a handcrafted welted leather sheath and a professional black textured powder coating. The blade is heat-treated to a tough spring temper and finished with an immaculate mirror polish. It also has a ray skin handle, black braid cord, and brass menuki, along with a black lacquered wood scabbard. Cold Steel demonstrates their sword can cut through five pieces of bamboo with ease.
Thaitsuki only produces high quality, hand-made Japanese swords and their Furui Shishi Sanmai Katana is a masterpiece. Forged and folded with 1, layers of Japanese high carbon steel, reaching an impressive 60 HRC, this katana is a genuine samurai sword made for warriors of long ago. In its production, the blade was clay tempered, heat treated, water quenched, and hand polished. The eight-pound blade also comes with a limited lifetime warranty. For serious collectors of anything blade-related , this rare Kobuse Kitae Katana from the Musashi Platinum Collection is epic.
Forged using the traditional Kobuse Kitae technique, placing a soft steel core in a hard steel jacket, the shock absorption of the blade is upgraded immensely. The blade is made from traditional tamahagane steel, showcasing a Mino style Gunome Midare Hamon used from the Kamakura period, which was known for its cutting ability.
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