Hand-forged Clay Tempered Folded Steel Japanese Tachi Samurai Sword Razor Auction
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Hand-Forged Clay Tempered Folded Steel Japanese Tachi Samurai Sword Razor
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  • Title:Hand-Forged Clay Tempered Folded Steel Japanese Tachi Samurai Sword Razor
  • Description:This handcrafted Tachi is a traditionally forged Japanese sword, expertly crafted by a swordsmith using historic techniques. Each piece is fully hand-folded and forged 15 times to create 32,768 layers of Damascus folded steel, featuring a genuine clay-tempered handmade real hamon. Designed for performance, this blade offers exceptional hardness and durability, suitable for cutting bamboo, grass matting, and slicing paper. The inclusion of genuine shark rayskin and high-quality brass fittings plated in 18K gold ensures a premium aesthetic, while the full tang construction provides structural integrity. Each purchase includes the sword, a storage bag, a certificate of authenticity, and a display box.

    Specifications:
    * Overall length: 103 cm / 40.6 inches
    * Blade length: 70 cm / 27.5 inches
    * Handle length: 26 cm / 10.24 inches
    * Blade width: 3.2 cm / 1.26 inches
    * Blade thickness: 0.7 cm / 0.28 inches
    * Blade material: Damascus folded steel (15 folds, 32,768 layers)
    * Blade hardness: 60 HRC
    * Tang: Full tang
    * Bo-hi: No
    * Fittings: Top grade brass plated with real 18K gold
    * Rayskin: Genuine shark rayskin
    * Scabbard (Saya): Lacquered wood
    * Craftsmanship: Traditional oil quench, clay tempered, and mirror polished
    * Swordsmith: Liu Xu

    Additional Information:
    * This sword features a differential heat-treatment process where clay is applied to the spine for resilience and left thin on the edge for maximum sharpness.
    * The folding process removes impurities and balances carbon content to enhance toughness and ductility.
    * Complimentary custom engraving is available for English words, Chinese characters, and Japanese Kanji.
    * Blades are provided sharp by default; unsharpened options are available upon request.
    * Matching Wakizashi or Tanto sets can be custom-made to order.
    * Each handmade sword is unique, representing traditional sword-casting artistry.


    Reserve: $1,530.00

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  • Location: This item ships from USA.

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    Hand-Forged Clay Tempered Folded Steel Japanese Tachi Samurai Sword Razor

    Estimate $6,120-$7,650
    Starting Price
    $1,500
    Shipping & Pickup Details
    Item located in: Alabama, US
    $15 Shipping in the US
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