Musha Hand Honed Ko Katana
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$99.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1040-1045 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 30 5/8"
- Weight
- 1 lb 12.9 oz
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Musha Hand Honed Ko Katana
The Musha Hand-Honed Ko-Katana makes a fine companion sword to the Musha Hand-Honed Katana, but serves quite capably on its own as well, particularly in close quarters where its shortened blade can be used to great effect. Unlike a Wakizashi, the lengthened grip of the Ko-Katana allows for both hands to be used for greater power and leverage, but the sword can quite easily be used in a single hand as well which gives it great versatility.
The blade is forged from high carbon steel and is finished with a sharpened edge and an etched hamon. The dual-ring Musashi style tsuba is made from blackened steel and the seppa and habaki are of brass. The fuchi collar and kashira pommel cap are antiqued metal then the wooden grip has panels of imitation rayskin beneath the black cord wrap. The sword is matched with a wooden saya scabbard which is finished with a glossy black lacquer with a black cord sageo and an antiqued metal collar. A black sword bag is included.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Musha
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 30 5/8"
- Blade Length
- 20 3/4"
- Blade
- 1040-1045 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 12.9 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 5/8"
- Thickness
- 7.7 mm - 4.2 mm
- Width
- 31.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 8 3/4"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
Yes, it comes with a sharpened edge and an etched hamon.
Q What materials are used for the fittings and grip? Common Question
The tsuba is a blackened steel dual-ring Musashi style; seppa and habaki are brass. The fuchi and kashira are antiqued metal. The wooden grip has imitation rayskin panels under a black cord wrap.
Q What type of steel is the blade? Common Question
High carbon steel.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a point of balance around 3 5/8 inches from the guard and a lengthened grip for two-handed leverage while remaining manageable one-handed.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
It is classified as battle ready with a sharpened edge; suitability depends on proper targets and user skill.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes, a wooden saya with glossy black lacquer and black cord sageo, plus an antiqued metal collar.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length approx. 30 5/8 in.; blade length 20 3/4 in.; grip 8 3/4 in.; width 31.2 mm; thickness tapers 7.7 mm to 4.2 mm; weight about 1 lb 12.9 oz.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
China.
Q How should I care for the blade and fittings? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled, avoid moisture in the saya, and periodically check the wrap and fittings for tightness.
Q Is this a wakizashi? Common Question
It is a Ko-Katana; unlike a wakizashi, it has a lengthened grip for two-handed use.
Video
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Kult of Athena Musha Ko Katana
The Maker
Musha
Musha swords offer a variety of functional, battle ready blades made using 1045 carbon steel.
Often paired together
A few minor cosmetic defects, but the blade is solid and cuts exceptionally well for a sword of this price.