For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword on a Hanwei blade, we offer in Shirasaya the blade used in the Shinto Katana, which has met the cutting demands of users worldwide. It is forged and differentially tempered in the traditional fashion, with a distinctive hamon, and is pre-fitted with its habaki. The hardwood Shirasaya is solidly made to provide safe storage of the blade.
KEY FEATURES:
Hand forged high-carbon steel blade Differentially tempered Pre-fitted Habaki

MEASUREMENTS:
BLADE LENGTH: 27" HANDLE LENGTH: 11" OVERALL LENGTH: 39" WEIGHT: 1lb 8oz BOX HEIGHT: 45" BOX WIDTH: 5" THICKNESS: .26"