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29" 1095 Bushi Katana with Bo-Hi in Cherry Blossom Theme
The Steel
The Bushi 1095 line is hand-forged from 1095 high-carbon steel. This steel is chosen for its purity and high-carbon content, matching that of idealized Tamahagane. However, unlike Tamahagane, this modern steel is free of impurities and homogenous throughout. As such, 1095 blades are stronger and more resilient while retaining the famed edge-retention of traditional blades.
The Forging and Polishing Process
Starting with a single pure billet of 1095 steel, the blade is hand-forged until malleable and shaped to form. The Bushi 1095 blades then undergo the traditional clay-tempering process. The resulting white Hamon lends the steel another layer of intricacy as well as creates a differentially hardened edge. The Bushi line is given a high-grade hybrid polish. Using modern techniques and machinery, the blade is shaped and rough polished. The final stages of polishing are done by hand to ensure a smooth and elegant finish. This process, while faster than a traditional hand-polish, also tends to be more resistant to scratching and wear and tear while still displaying the Hamon, making it ideal or mid-range swords meant for either use or collection.
The Finished Blade
The Bushi 1095 line strikes a perfect balance between tradition and modern materials at an incredible value. Offering the same strength and geometry of our popular Daimyo 1095 line combined with a harder wearing hybrid polish, the Bushi 1095 line excels as a functional sword. Our Bushi class offers great value while remaining faithful to the principles of superior Japanese sword design and esthetic's.
Specifications Katana in Cherry Blossom Theme
Steel: 1095 High-Carbon Steel
Polish: Hybrid Polish
Bo-Hi: Yes
Temper: Differential Clay-Tempered
Overall Length: 73,66cm, 29"
Tsuka: 27,94 cm, 11"
Tsuba: Cherry Blossom
Fuchi-Kashira: Cherry Blossom
Menuki: Mt. Fuji
Ito: Green-Silk
Saya: Black-Gloss
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