Jinsei Katana Sword (人生) specifications
- Hand-sharpening and polishing of kissaki and mune, all finishing by hand.
- Blade: T10 steel, sharpened or unsharpened on request, full tang.
- Hamon (刃文): midare hamon obtained by differential clay tempering.
- Saya (鞘): burgundy and brown sandy scabbard with hand-carved shell flowers (cameos).
- Sageo (下げ緒): thick black.
- Tsuka (柄): real white ray skin.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): black braided above the handle, diamond pattern.
- Menuki (目貫): gilded.
- Tsuba (鍔): round-shaped gold and silver plated, richly engraved with floral motifs.
- Fuchi (縁): gold- and silver-plated, richly engraved with floral motifs.
- Kashira (頭): matching fuchi and guard.
- Habaki (鎺): brass heald.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 72 cm
- Overall length including handle: 102 cm
- Length with scabbard: 105 cm
- Handle length: 27 cm
- Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
- Blade width: 3.2 cm
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Package weight: 2 kg
Accessories
- Katana stand: Not included
- Scabbard: Included
Jinsei Katana Sword: design and finishes
The Jinsei katana sword (人生), also known as Life, features a T10 steel blade, famous for its strength and hardness, highlighted by a midare Hamon obtained by differential clay tempering. The burgundy and sandy-brown scabbard features hand-carved shell flowers. The real white ray skin handle, adorned with black diamond braiding, ensures optimum grip. The gold-plated menuki, as well as the gold- and silver-plated guard, Fuchi and Kashira, richly engraved with floral motifs, give this katana sword a unique refinement. The smooth brass Habaki completes this harmonious whole. The name Jinsei, meaning “Life”, reflects the depth and beauty of this work, inviting its owner to a deep connection with Japanese culture and the art of the katana.
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