Thaitsuki Nihonto Hoso Kumiage Katana Hunting Knife

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Cannot sell on ebay  M.A.Minimum advertised pricing) pricing for this item is $989.00 item cannot be advertised for less than map Strictly Enforced the HO so kumiage Japanese Katana (KTN3) is specially handmade and forged in the yamato nihonto TRADITION, which is considered to be the oldest TRADITION in Japanese swordmaking. This forging metheod and premium quality, high carbon Japanese steel makes it an extremely sharp, durable and flexible blades with bo-hi (groove) offered today. The HO so kumiage features a genuine same' tsuka, Japanese black silk tsuka ito (also available in golden brown) and 95% hand made silver koshirae. The HO so kumiage Japanese Katana can be completely disassembled for full maintenance. It is a fully functional Japanese Katana, not a replica. &NBA;   blade: 29 ½" (74.94 CM) tang: 10" (25.4 CM) tsuka: 11" (27.94 CM) overall: 40 ½" (102.9 CM) weight: 2½ lbs. (1.28 kg) balance point: 5½" (14 CM) Retail price: $999 usd   blade high carbon steel - not are hamon edge hardness= 60-63 HRc,body hardness=30-33 HRc black finish saya included with koiguchi (Buffalo horn ) the thaitsuki Japanese samurai Katana Series keep true to the samurai code, "to strive for perfection". all katanas produced by the family run thaitsuki forge are all handmade with the highest standards and attention to detail.