Imperial Forge - Katana folded Steel competition cutting

We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Forge "Competition cutting" Katana; masterfully hand crafted and limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship. Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon.

The Competition Cutting Edition blade boasts a short bo-hi and a thicker blade with a long kissaki for the rigors of tameshigiri.

Imperial Forge : "We are proud to introduce our new Imperial Folded Sword Collection; masterfully hand crafted specifically to be used in "the way of the sword", rather then hung on the wall. Using specially forged and tempered folded steel we've produced a high quality blade that truly out performs our competition. The Imperial sword Collection exceeds the expectations of martial artistes for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, craftsmanship.

Each sword blade is individually hand forged, heat treated, tempered and polished by skilled hands creating a true battle ready weapon. Keeping with Japanese traditions our Imperial Sword Collection is crafted using only traditional materials and fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel) are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each tsuka (handle) is covered in ray skin and tightly wrapped in the traditional cross over style ito (braid) with green cord. It takes time to produce folded blades of this quality and this is why our Imperial Sword Collection is more difficult to acquire.

It is best to order or reserve your blade as soon as possible as we do not always have full availability in stock. We take great pride in the quality and performance of or swords, we will not compromise this quality and performance just to sell more."

Specifications
Total length: 103.5 cm
Blade length: 70.5 cm
Handle length: 28.4 cm
Weight: 1.04kg
Weight with sheath: 1.26 kg
Steel 1080
HRC 62/44

The manufacturer has developed the design, new pictures will come soon.