Folded Steel Blade in Shirasaya

For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword on a Hanwei blade, we offer in Shirasaya the blade used in the Tiger Katana (Model 1204-GT), which has met the cutting demands of users worldwide. This is the ungrooved version (see Model 1231-GT for the grooved version). It is forged and folded in ASSAB K-120C powder steel, differentially tempered in the traditional fashion with a distinctive hamon, and is pre-fitted with its habaki. The Japanese hardwood Shirasaya is solidly made to provide safe storage of the blade.

Hand forged and folded powder steel blade
Differentially tempered
Pre-fitted Habaki

Measurements :    

Overall Length: 40-3/4""
Blade: 29-3/4""
Handle:9-3/4""
Thickness: .28""
Weight: 2lbs