Musha Gakuto Katana
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Price range: $64.99 through $89.99
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- Every blade inspected before shipping
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 39''
- Weight
- 2 lb 2 oz
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Musha Gakuto Katana
Gakuto commonly means educated person a reference, perhaps to the contemplative branches and golden leaves of the tsuba of this katana. The sharpened blade of this katana is made from carbon steel, and it is double peg-mounted into the tsuka handle giving its owner the option to remove the tsuka. The tsuba is zinc alloy with a charcoal patina finish. Beneath the black cotton tsuka-ito wrapping are two wise dragon menuki over faux rayskin. The saya is finished in matte black with an etched leaf design on one side. It comes with a black cotton sageo. The sword and saya come within a black cloth sword bag.
Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men. - Miyamoto Musashi - Book of Five Rings
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 39''
- Blade Length
- 28''
- Weight
- 2 lb 2 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 6''
- Thickness
- 6.6 mm - 4.7 mm
- Width
- 31 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 7/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
1045 high carbon steel.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
Yes, the katana comes sharp.
Q How is the handle mounted? Common Question
The tsuka is double peg-mounted and removable.
Q What are the guard and fittings made of? Common Question
The tsuba is zinc alloy with a charcoal patina; brass-colored seppa/habaki are shown in the photos.
Q What is the scabbard finish? Common Question
Matte black saya with an etched leaf motif on one side and a black cotton sageo.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
Point of balance is about 6 inches from the guard; overall weight is approximately 2 lb 2 oz for a lively, mid-weight feel.
Q What are the dimensions? Common Question
Overall length 39"; blade length 28"; grip length 10 7/8"; width 31 mm; thickness tapers from 6.6 mm to 4.7 mm.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Classed as battle ready with a sharp edge; appropriate for light cutting within the limits of 1045 steel and proper safety.
Q What is under the handle wrap? Common Question
Black cotton tsuka-ito over faux rayskin with dragon menuki.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Manufactured by Musha in China.
The Maker
Musha
Musha swords offer a variety of functional, battle ready blades made using 1045 carbon steel.
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Pretty good for the pice. I bought the factory blemished sword purely for cutting. I have to say for the price it’s just about unbeatable. I will try and update more in about a week.
Pretty cheap and feels great. The only thing is that it’s not as sharp as I expected.
For the price, it is pretty good. Sturdy, well-made for the price, and balanced, this sword is the bang for your buck. The only problem I have with it is that it is pretty dull and the wrapping on the handle is already coming loose.