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Musha Elite – Tatsudoshi (Year of the Dragon) Katana

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Class
Battle Ready
Blade
1040-1045 High Carbon Steel
Weight
1 lb 15.5 oz
Brand
Musha
Culture
Japanese

Overview

Musha Elite - Tatsudoshi (Year of the Dragon) Katana

From the Musha Elite Collection, the Tatsudoshi Katana has a blade of well-tempered and sharp 1060 high carbon steel. This monotempered katana ia ready for cutting right out of the box and the full-length katana tang is mounted into a hilt with a highly detailed tsuba, fuchi and kashira of metal with a silver finish. The grip is made from wood with faux rayskin panels and is overlaid in an ito grip wrap and the included saya scabbard is made from wood with a glossy lacquer finish and a knotted sageo cord to match the sword grip. The sword comes with a cloth sword bag and a desk / shelf display stand.

Specifications

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Brand
Musha
Culture
Japanese
Blade
1040-1045 High Carbon Steel
Weight
1 lb 15.5 oz
Edge
Sharp
Thickness
6.7 mm - 3.8 mm
Width
30 mm
Grip Length
9 7/8" (Ito Grip Wrap)
Class
Battle Ready

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Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
A — KOA

1060 high carbon steel.

Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
A — KOA

Yes, it comes sharp and ready for cutting.

Q How is the blade tempered? Common Question
A — KOA

It is monotempered (through-hardened).

Q What are the overall and blade lengths? Common Question
A — KOA

Overall length is about 40 inches with a 28 3/4 inch blade.

Q What is the point of balance? Common Question
A — KOA

Approximately 5 inches from the guard.

Q What materials are used for the hilt? Common Question
A — KOA

Wood core grip with faux rayskin panels and an ito wrap; metal tsuba, fuchi, and kashira with a silver finish.

Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
A — KOA

Yes, a wood saya with glossy lacquer and a matching sageo cord.

Q Is this suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
A — KOA

Classed as battle ready and suitable for light to moderate cutting practice; always follow safe use guidelines for your activity or group.

Q Where is it made? Common Question
A — KOA

China.

Q What accessories are included? Common Question
A — KOA

A cloth sword bag and a simple desk/shelf display stand.

The Maker

Musha

Musha swords offer a variety of functional, battle ready blades made using 1045 carbon steel.

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