This exquisite sword features a fully sharpened 1050 carbon steel blade, heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface has been given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove).This battle-ready sword is an exquisite example of the swordmaker’s art.
If you’re in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you’ll be happy to own a Cold Steel O Katana Warrior. This is a sharpened battle ready sword.
Hand forged, very hard AISI1065 high carbon steel blade. The HA (edge) is tempered using the traditional Japanese clay tempering technique to produce an HRC 56 and an HRC 45 for the back. A true Hamon (temper Line) is evident along the HA (edge). This is a "Live Steel" Sword crafted by traditional sword-smiths well trained in the art of sword making. This sword will stand up to Practice in the DOJO and Tameshigiri.
