Masahiro Samurai Soul Handmade Carbon Steel Katana

Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Blade. This blade is vary sharp and features a full tang. This Masahiro hand made sword is fully functional as are all the Masahiro hand forged swords. A sharp thick high carbon steel blade with a fuller strengthens and lightens the blade and makes this a great sword for the Dojo and Tameshigiri(cutting).

No edged weapon in history has ever been surrounded with such Mystique and tradition like the Japanese sword. The sword is so closely associated with the Japanese samurai that it became known as the “soul of the samurai”. It was both weapon and symbol, forged as a religious act and wielded with superhuman skill. A sword forged by a celebrated master was one of the most prized gifts that a warrior could receive.

For more than 2600 years, the “City of Treasure Sword”, Longquan, is known for making the best swords in the world. Located within the border of South Zhejiang, China and under the Fengyang Mountain, Longquan is rich in resources that are suitable for crafting swords.

During the period of Warring States (770-476 B.C.), a famous sword maker named Ou Yezi created the most renowned sword in Longquan. Since then, the secret arts of crafting swords have been passed down from generation to generation.