Katana blue with sharp blade made of 9260 spring steel Saya with Ishime coating

Sword for cutting exercises with blade made of 9260 spring steel.The handle (Tsuka) is extremely well adapted to the tang for this price range and for an authentic look a Mekugi is used. Hishigami paper is processed in the blue handle wrapping, making it very durable and primarily used in higher-quality swords.The Same inlays are genuine.The blade is forged from 9260 spring steel with differential hardening. A hollow groove (Bo-Hi) is worked into the blade, which reduces the sword's weight and produces a clearly audible sound when swung.A Yokote is visually worked into the blade.The hardening line on the blade is not worked out because the sword is designed for cutting exercises, allowing training marks to be better repaired.The guard (Tsuba) is made of iron and very sturdy.The blue sword sheath is made of wood and reinforced with horn elements. It is finished with an Ishime lacquer in a drop pattern with a black design. With a blue cord (Sageo) in Shigeuchi style. The knob (Kurigata) is positioned so that the sword can be optimally worn on the Obi, for example for Iaido.The sword is suitable for cutting exercises.Dimensions and weight:Total length with sword sheath: 102.5 cmLength without sword sheath: 100 cmBlade length measured from guard: 73.2 cmHandle length measured from guard: 26.3 cmWeight with sword sheath: 1000 gramsWeight without sword sheath: 890 gramsNEW PRICE  540 EURONo scratches. No cuts in the Saya from drawing.Great well-balanced, sharp Katana.