Chikara 力 Katana — Reddish T10 Blade with Bo-hi – view 1

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Chikara 力 Katana — Reddish T10 Blade with Bo-hi – hand-forged katana infographic

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Chikara 力 Katana — Reddish T10 Blade with Bo-hi

€268,95 €671,95

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T10 STEEL|FULL TANG

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Description and specifications

The Chikara 力 katana is perfect for beginners who want to blend the traditional with the distinctive. All the classic katana details are there: the sageo, the tsuba and even the groove (bo-hi) on the reddish blade.

This katana is ideal for display.

Specifications

Blade colour	Reddish
Material	T10 steel with hamon
Guard (tsuba 鍔)	Finely carved iron
Scabbard (saya 鞘)	Solid wood
Handle (tsuka 柄)	Lacquered solid wood Galuchat (ray skin) leather

Dimensions

Overall length with saya	103 cm (40.6 in)
Blade length	71 cm (28.0 in)
Blade thickness	0.75 cm (0.3 in)
Handle (tsuka) length	26 cm (10.2 in)
Blade width	3.2 cm (1.3 in)

Blade: The reddish tint of the T10 steel with hamon gives this 71 cm blade a striking look, the red groove adding an unexpected touch of colour that catches the eye and draws interest.

Tsuba: The finely carved iron guard shows intricate, refined motifs that reflect particular attention to the traditions of the Japanese sword.

Saya: The solid wood scabbard is robust and clean-lined, underlining the elegant simplicity of the whole. Its solid construction and impeccable finish make it a case worthy of the blade it houses.

Tsuka: The lacquered solid wood handle, with galuchat (ray skin) leather, gives a comfortable grip and adds a rich texture to the overall look of the katana.

Dimensions: With an overall length of 103 cm when sheathed, the Chikara katana has a blade width of 3.2 cm and a thickness of 0.75 cm, making it both visually imposing and easy to handle.

Buying a sword in the UK

Sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Curved swords with a blade of 50 cm or more are hand-forged using traditional methods, as required by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order as amended in 2008.

Carrying a bladed article in a public place without good reason is an offence. Transport your sword wrapped, and only for a legitimate purpose (dojo, re-enactment, collection). Rules may differ in Scotland.

Care

Wipe the blade after every handling with a soft cloth; never touch it with bare fingers.
Apply a thin film of oil every few weeks to prevent rust.
Store it horizontally in its saya, edge up, away from damp.
Use only on suitable practice targets (rolled tatami mats, bamboo); never strike hard objects.

Read our full care guide.

Delivery, returns and age check

Free UK delivery, duties and import VAT included: nothing to pay on delivery. 1–3 working days to prepare, then 5–15 working days delivery.

18+, signed for: the carrier checks the buyer’s photo ID (passport or UK driving licence) and takes a signature. Parcels cannot be left with a neighbour or in a safe place.

30-day returns on unused swords in their original packaging. Engraved swords cannot be returned for a change of mind but are fully covered if faulty. Delivery · Returns · Terms of sale

Chikara 力 Katana — Reddish T10 Blade with Bo-hi

Unsharpened / No engraving

€268,95 €671,95

Customer reviews

5.0 1 review

Reviews left by customers of our previous French store, translated from French.

Martine E.

Product arrived in perfect condition, superbly packaged, magnificent sword meeting our expectations perfectly! Thank you.

4 Apr 2022

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Every Tetsuren katana is forged, tempered and polished by hand by specialist smiths, in high-carbon T10, 1095 or 1060 steel or folded Damascus, always with a full tang.

Each sword is checked before it leaves the workshop, then delivered free across the UK with duties included.