Jul 8
1095 high-carbon steel Rurouni Kenshin sakabatō (reverse-blade sword) Shinuchi with clay tempering and sashikomi. Blade: 1095 steel, Third-level sashikomi polish. Fittings: Blackened brass fuchi/kashira with cherry blossom motif. Brass menuki with bee motif. Blackened brass tsuba. Mounting (Koshirae): Shinuchi-style saya. Tsuka wrap: Silk over samegawa with paper lining. Sageo: Artificial silk cord. Price: $850 USD