Product description
The Lion-dog Komainu guard the gates of the Shinto shrine (Jinja). The Komainu refers to the O-Kissaki blade. This katana has a HWS-1S steel blade with a hardness of 58 to 62 HRC. The blade has a beautiful O-choji Hamon layer and combines deadly expediency with a good flexibility.
Komainu are depicted on the tsuba and the grip is made of natural shagreen, the sageo is made of hand-woven silk.
This katana is 114 cm long with a 75 cm blade and a 33 cm grip. It weighs 1500 grams.
When purchased, this very rare katana can not be returned.
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This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
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The parcel of this item will be labelled: “Warning, sharp content. Please only deliver to adults (18+).”
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
