Ronin Katana Hammer Forged Bare Blade Samurai Sword #2

Bare blade samurai sword model #2.

This bare blade was crafted by master smith Michael Ye. Traditionally forged by hand and with a Japanese finger stone polish. It is mounted in a wooden saya with falling rain habaki.

Steel: T10 steel
Polish: Japanese finger stone polish.

These are hand-forged katana.
Variation is expected among hand-forged katana, and measurements are approximate.

Weight: 2 pounds
Grip: 10 and 1/8 inches
Blade length: 29 inches
Habaki to tip: 28 inches
Overall length: 39 inches
Length in saya: 40 inches                                          

Ability level: Advanced dojo use (bamboo, tatami mats, etc)