This is a Skyjiro Forge - Hota Tegai (Scallop) Katana.
This sword has been used a bit for cutting tatami. The blade has been used to cut two or three tatami mats for basic testing. The sword shows signs of use. There are some cutting scratches and stains on the blade from cutting.
The ito is tight. There are some signs of handling but they are minor. The saya holds the habaki correctly. It can be turned upside down without falling out. The tsuka does not rattle when moved at speed. The saya has some scuffs and dings on it from basic use. The sageo appears to be a different version that what came with the blade. The tsuba does not rattle even under mild pressure. The blade does not have any rust, nicks, bends, twists, or dings.
Handle/Tsuka Length: 11.25”
Blade/Nagasa Length: 28.5” (without habaki)
Sori: .86”
Moto-haba: 1.3”
Saki-haba: .99”
Motokasane: .25”
Sakikasane: .17”
Weight: 2lb 7oz
POB: 5.25” from tsuba
MSRP: 847$
KoA: 847$
Sword N` Armory: $820
The blade is a really nice feeling blade for the money. It has a feeling that is comfortable and controllable in the hand. I think the blade might be on the heavy side for iai or kata but it is still not too heavy to do that with. It could also be used as a cutting blade. It seems sharp and suited to cutting.
(Notes from Skyjiro Website)
Craftsmanship/Design Grade: [Sempai Grade]
Sword Type: Battoh Shinken (Razor Sharp Katana)d)
Balde Shape: Shinogi Zukuri Style
Boshi: Omaru
Hada: Itame
Hamon: Gunome
Blade Made: SkyJiro Forge’s .70 Tranditional Proprietary Carbon Content Folded Steel (4800 Layers)
Yaki(Hardness): SkyJiro Forge’s Differential Clay Technique (Traditional Japanese Method)
Blade Polish: SkyJiro Forge’s Hand-Mirror Polish, with Japanese Water Stone
Kanagu(Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira/ Menuki): SkyJiro Forge’s Yellow Bronze
Habaki/Seppas: SkyJiro Forge’s Yellow Bronze
Tsuka: Samé (Stingray Skin) over Hard Wood Handle (panels)
Tsuka Ito/Sageo: SkyJiro Silk
Mekugi: 2x Aged Bamboo Pins
Saya(Scabbard): Premium Grade Wood & Lacquer with Full Set of Premium Water Buffalo-Horn Fittings
Special Note: SkyJiro Forge’s“ Fully Functional Hand-Made Premium High Carbon Folded Steel Sword with Genuine Japanese Hamon & Razor Sharp Ha (Edge).” These swords are guaranteed to cut Tatami!”
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3 мар 2017