First katana
Let me know how I did on my first katana/custom from Hanbon Forge
Steel Type: 1060 Carbon Steel
Blade Length (Nagasa): 28" (70-71 cm)
Cutting Edge (Ha): Sharp with Niku
Blade Shape (Zukuri): Shinogi-Zukuri
Groove/Fuller (Bohi): Single Bohi
Tip Point Line (Yokote): With Yokote
Temper Line (Hamon): Midare (Etched)
Blade Polish: Normal Polishing
Blade Tang Inscription (Mei): Without Mei
Handle Length: 11" (28 cm)
Ito - C205 – Japanese silk Gold
Wrapping Style (Tsuka-Maki) : Hineri-Maki
Rayskin (Samegawa) : Black
Rayskin Wrap Style: Panel (One-Side)
Tsuba Set - BT18
Blade Collar & Spacer (Habaki & Seppa): HS01
Handle Ornament (Menuki): M101
Saya - S113
Sageo - G01 Black
Sword Bag: B05
Sword Stand: Without Stand
Upgrades: No Upgrades
I went with gold and black because I really liked the cracked saya design. I was lowkey disappointed when I saw the saya I got because the cracks were smaller than other peoples that ordered the same saya. I also noticed the saya was kind of rattly probably to be expected from production katanas.
Im not very knowledgeable on swords so Im just going to list my pros and cons.
Pros-
I really liked the color of the ito wrap
its also wrapped very tightly it feels solid
The fittings look pretty cool
I like the look of the etched hamon
Cons-
Im still kinda iffy about the saya probably should’ve went with black
ITS SO HEAVY (I don't know if its because of the niku but the tip feels heavy)
If I were to order again I would definitely go with no niku and a simpler color theme.