Review outlines a Skyjiro Kumo katana. Basic review and thoughts.
Link to Skyjiro Link for sword -
www.skyjiroforge.com/new-kumo-...
Link to Weapon Dynamics Computer-
subcaelo.net/ensis/dynamics-c...
The sword is in very good condition. The blade is strait and sharp and does not have any rust. There are some minor bits of saya rub on the blade but it does not look like it was used for cutting. The ito is tight. The habaki is held well in the saya on the koiguchi. The kashira is not loose. The tsuba does not wiggle. The tsuke does not rattle when I move the blade at speed. The saya does not have any major chips but does have some minor scuffs.
I think the blade is like new condition or very close.
Handle/Tsuka Length:11.25”
Blade/Nagasa Length: 28.5” (without 1” habaki)
Sori:.81”
Moto-haba:1.34”
Saki-haba: .96”
Motokasane: .24“
Sakikasane: .19“
Weight: 2lb 7oz
POB: 5” from tsuba
MSRP: $1747.00
KoA: $1447.00
The blade also feels quite nice in the hand. I know that does not mean much coming from a stranger on the internet but from my perspective it feels like a nice sword.
Notes from Skyjiro website
"Craftsmanship/Design Grade: [Sensei/Collector Grade]
Sword Type: Battoh Shinken (Razor Sharp Katana)
Balde Shape: Shinogi Zukuri Style
Boshi: Omaru
Hada: Itame
Hamon: Gunome
Blade Made: SkyJiro Forge’s .70 Tranditional Proprietary Carbon Content Folded Steel (Kobuse Construction with Iron Core & 6700 Layers)
Yaki(Hardness): SkyJiro Forge’s Superior Differential Clay Technique (Traditional Japanese Method )
Blade Polish: SkyJiro Forge’s Superior Hand-Mirror Polish, with Japanese Water Stone and Finger Stone Finish
Kanagu(Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira/ Menuki): SkyJiro Forge’s Pure White Bronze
Habaki/Seppas: SkyJiro Forge’s Pure White Bronze
Tsuka: Samé (Stingray Skin) over Premium Hard Wood Handle
Tsuka Ito/Sageo: Japanese Silk
Mekugi: 2x Aged Bamboo Pins
Saya(Scabbard): Premium Grade Wood & Lacquer with Full Set of Premium Water Buffalo-Horn Fittings"
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5 апр 2017