Mōchō Katana (猛鳥)

Following the traditional Japanese process, the blade has been handcrafted from 1095 high carbon steel. The blade has been hammered throughout to give it a consistent hardness. The blade has been treated with a clay covering, applied to the entire sword except the cutting edge, heated and quenched in spring water. An aesthetic Hamon runs the length of the blade ending at the blade's KAMASU Kissake. The blade has long Hi on each side, This not only allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung. but also can balance the blade to achieve optimal performance. This blade has been hand polished with multiple grade sharpen stone by Japanese method, which made the surface of the blade like a mirror. The Habaki is a single piece brass construction. Two copper Seppas secure the blade of the sword into the Tsuba(guard). The tsuba is made of high quality brass with Hawk design. The tsuka has very tight hinerimaki (handle wrapping) using black synthetic ito over genuine red samegawa ray skin. Two Hawk design copper menuki on the handle. The saya(sheath) of the sword is wooden and lacquered with speckle. The sageo is thick black tied over a buffalo horn.

Specifications
Overall: 40.9" (103.9cm)
Blade Length: 27.7" (70.4cm)
Handle Length: 10.5" (26.7cm)
Blade: 1095 high carbon steel, Kiriha Zukuri
Full Tang: Yes - 2 bamboo mekugi
Handle: Hardwood, genuine rayskin, synthetic silk tsuka-ito in hineri-maki wrap
Scabbard: High gloss lacquered hardwood with speckle
Habaki: Brass
Fittings: hawk-themed tsuba