Katana Galaxy, Wootz Steel HN-SJC151002C

The Hanwei Galaxy Katana is a work of art that combines elegant design with exceptional detailing. This sword features a Wootz steel blade, which is the source material of the famous Damascus steel. The blade of the Galaxy Katana features unique patterns that make it a piece like no other.

The tsuka (handle) is covered in black ray skin and wrapped with a black tsuka ito, giving it a comfortable and secure grip. The menuki are representations of the Earth and Saturn with their moons.

The fittings of this sword are made of steel and feature intricate wave patterns engraved on them. The shiny saya is lacquered in metallic finish and wrapped with blue sageo. The koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and kojiri (scabbard tip) perfectly complete the overall image.

To care for and maintain the sword, the traditional sword care set is included in the delivery, containing blade oil, rice paper (nuguigami), an oil cloth, a ball of blade polishing powder (uchiko), a brass punch and hammer (mekuginuki) and a saya shimming plate. The kit is delivered in a fitted wooden box.

The Hanwei Galaxy Katana is a top-of-the-line quality sword with traditional construction. Its specifications are as follows:

- Blade material: Wootz steel
- Total length: approx. 100cm
- Blade length: approx. 74 cm
- Handle length: approx. 26cm
- Weight: approx. 1.19 kg
- Balance point: approx. 15 cm from the guard
- Blade width at guard: approx. 3.2 cm
- Blade width at tip: approx. 2.3 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 7 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: approx. 5.7 mm
- Sori: approx. 2.2 cm
- Manufacturer item number: SJC151002C

Please note that these specifications may vary slightly from piece to piece. If you are looking for a sword of exceptional quality with remarkable detailing, the Hanwei Galaxy Katana is perfect for you.