1.Choose The Material For The Blade Most functional samurai swords are made out of high carbon steel. and Most of them are very high in carbon content. Stainless steel is excellent for making knives, however when it comes to longer blades, it tends to be very brittle, and usually swords made of stainless steel are for decorative purposes only. Some of the most commonly used high carbon steels are 1050, 1060 and 1095. As suggested by the number, a 1045 carbon steel has 0.45% of carbon content, a 1060 carbon steel has 0.60% carbon content, and a 1095 carbon steel has 0.95% carbon content.
2.Folded Or Non Folded
The folding process used for nihonto (traditionally made Japanese sword) was part of the refinement process for the steel in ancient Japan. When the steel is folded, It produces a subtle hada (grain) in the surface of the blade
3.Clay Tempering
A clay tempered hamon katana (as opposed case hardened or tempered) has a hardened edge and a soft spine. The edge is hardened so it will retain a razor sharp edge while the spine is left softer so it will bend and not break. Temper line artificially added. use a purely cosmetic surface treatment that makes the katana look like it was differential hardened. these to make the katana look more authentic.
4.Kissaki
The Kissaki is the tip and pointy end of the Japanese sword that feature a ridge line. You can choose either traditional Kissaki or Kiriha Zukuri type.
The Tsuba is the sword guard, and what protect your hand from getting cut from your blade or your opponents blade, we offer a large variety of Tsuba in different prices.
FUCHI KASHIRA (HILT COLLAR & POMMEL) AND MENUKI
For high end swords we recommend choosing the high quality copper set of fittings which feature beautiful designs of animals, Samurai, Warriors, and lot more. The fittings are made by top notch craftsman and worthy to decorate your sword with.
THE COLOR OF THE SAMEGAWA & HANDLE WRAP COLOR
Samegawa is used to protect the Tsuka (Handle), allow proper gripping and prevent the hands from slipping during practice.ipsa quae ab illo inventore.
THE SCABBARD & PACKAGING MATERIALS
THE CCABBARD COLOR Choose the Saya (scabbard) made of Lacquer wood
