Battle Ready
MushaSKU SS1348GD

Musha – Golden Warrior Katana

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Class
Battle Ready
Blade
1040-to-1045-high-carbon-steel
Weight
2 lbs 5 oz
Brand
Musha
Culture
Japanese

Overview

Musha - Golden Warrior Katana

The Musha Golden Warrior Katana features a damascus steel blade of tempered 1045 high carbon steel which has been finished with a vibrant golden hue finish for the blade. The blade is mounted int a hilt with highly detailed gold finished fittings; the intricately detailed tsuba depicts the Canary sneaking up on its mantis prey and the tsuba is matched with a fuchi collar and kashira pommel cap which also have a brilliant gold finish. The tsuka grip of wood has panels of black-lacquered faux rayskin and is completed with a grip wrap of brown ito cord. The sword is matched with a wooden saya scabbard with a glossy orange lacquer and a brown sageo cord. Also included is a cloth sword bag for storage and transport.

 

Specifications

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Brand
Musha
Culture
Japanese
Blade
1040-to-1045-high-carbon-steel
Weight
2 lbs 5 oz
Edge
Sharp
P.O.B.
5 5/8"
Thickness
7.8 mm - 4.2 mm
Width
32.2 mm
Grip Length
9 3/4"
Class
Battle Ready

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Q What steel and finish does the blade use? Common Question
A — KOA

Tempered 1045 high carbon steel with a damascus pattern and a vibrant golden hue finish.

Q Is the edge sharp out of the box? Common Question
A — KOA

Yes, the edge is listed as sharp.

Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
A — KOA

It has a point of balance around 5 5/8 inches from the guard, giving it a forward, cutting-oriented feel typical of katana.

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

Overall length is 39 1/8 inches with a 28 inch blade.

Q What materials and colors are used on the hilt and scabbard? Common Question
A — KOA

Wooden tsuka with black-lacquered faux rayskin panels and brown ito; gold-finished tsuba, fuchi, and kashira. The wooden saya is glossy orange with a brown sageo.

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

It is described as battle ready with a sharp edge; suitability depends on the rules of your group and proper training and safety.

Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
A — KOA

Manufactured by Musha in China.

Q What does the tsuba depict? Common Question
A — KOA

An intricately detailed gold-finished design of a canary stalking a mantis.

Q What is included with the sword? Common Question
A — KOA

A wooden saya with brown sageo and a cloth sword bag for storage and transport.

Q Any care recommendations? Common Question
A — KOA

Keep the carbon steel blade clean and lightly oiled; avoid moisture and store in the provided bag and saya when dry.

The Maker

Musha

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

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