Overview
"In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the "stick katana" was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades, but the katan lived on. The Bamboo Stick Katana from Hanwei combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) tant is hand-forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai Sword."
This sword has a nice hand rub satin finished blade with nice hamon, brass habiki, .272" blade stock and 1.077" blade depth, hidden tang construction with take down pin. The handle is wood carved and painted like bamboo, has a brass "Lady Bug" button to release the blade from the scabbard. The scabbard/saya is made of wood and matches the handle perfectly. Comes with a sword bag. Has a few light scratches, otherwise excellent condition. Comes with box with sword acutments.