The Kangeki 感激 katana is the ideal katana for those on a modest budget who want to discover the sword in all its details. It has a uniquely painted scabbard with a contrasting sageo.
Its blade is T10 steel with hamon and is supplied unsharpened, making it an accessible display piece.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade colour |
Grey |
| Blade |
T10 steel
With hamon
|
| Guard (Tsuba 鍔) |
Finely sculpted iron |
| Scabbard (Saya 鞘) |
Lacquered solid wood |
| Handle (Tsuka 柄) |
Solid wood and rayskin (samegawa) leather |
DIMENSIONS
| Length with scabbard |
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 (刀身): The T10 steel blade is recognised for its superior strength. T10 steel, with a distinct hamon, offers great hardness for practice and also undulating patterns of mesmerising beauty, recalling the calm waves of a lake at dusk.
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): The sculpted iron tsuba is not only a guard for the fingers but also a vital element in balancing the katana. Iron, known for its robustness, ensures that the guard will stand the test of time and use, while bringing handcrafted beauty with its openwork motifs.
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): In lacquered solid wood, the saya protects the blade with elegance. The lacquer preserves the saya from the elements while giving a glossy finish that accentuates its noble, refined look.
Handle (Tsuka 柄): The solid wood handle covered in rayskin leather is designed for optimal ergonomics. Rayskin, with its characteristic texture, gives a secure and pleasant grip, reducing fatigue and increasing control during use.