Citadel Katana “ARARE”- Japanese Sword.

A very nice sword from Citadel. Hand-forged 1075 steel, moderately curved blade. Uncommon but very elegant Koshirae. Lacquered saya accented with dark brown ostrich leather.  Only one was made.

3690,00 

1 in stock

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Description

This sword is UNIQUE.
Elegant blade without  grooves, hand-forged 1075 carbon steel, true differential clay quenching and traditional stone polishing.

  • Nagasa : 710mm.
  • Kassane :  6.5mm
  • Moto Haba : 31.5mm.
  • Sori : 20mm
  • Hamon : gunome midare, clear visible.
  • Mune: Iori little steep
  • Pointe : aggressive, Chu Kissaki.
  • Seppas : filed brass
  • Nakago : Takano HaHabaki : polished copper and fitted on the blade. Reinforced by a bronze plaque on the cutting edge.
  • Tsuba : iron with orchids pattern.
  • Tsuka: 280mm, Rikko shape ( very slightly curved toward the center). Big grain white same. Alloy Menukis, Meguki conical bamboo, Fushi- Kashira aged iron and surfaced in Nanako. Green silk braiding in katate Maki, Ito Domes double filed brass.
  • Fuchi and kashira : aged iron. Nanako type ring and picket.
  • Saya : Non- siliceous jackfruit wood, partially covered with ostrich  leather and black lacquer. Kurigata Kojiri, koigushi are made of water buffalo horn. Filed brass double Shito Domes.
  • Full length 1010mm. Weight 1080gr.

Delivered with Bukuro.

*Blade carries lifetime guarantee subjected to normal use in a Dojo