Ronin Katana Hand Forged Shirasaya Fuji Hamon #4

Shirasaya katanas are essentially bare blades housed inside a scabbard and handle made from the same material, designed to look alike. Traditionally used by samurai for storing their blades, the shirasaya offered excellent protection and did not come with any fittings or a handle grip wrap.

This is one such katana that comes in a shirasaya design with a habaki blade collar and can be used for cutting practice, suitable for targets ranging from tatami mats to rigid bamboo.

The blade is handcrafted and has been carefully hand-polished using a Japanese stone. This method, known as hazuya polish, is a very delicate process that reveals the best of the blade's details, revealing its grain pattern and especially the hamon pattern. This blade features a Notare Hamon pattern, easily recognized by the long waves running across its length.

The shirasaya scabbard and handle are both made out of hardwood and lacquered for a shiny effect.