Here is an interesting project. There were several unique features on this katana.
1. Saya is inlaid with rice paper and the lacquered white. This has an effect of gently showing ricepaper texture.
2. The customer requested not-to-exceed mounted weight of the sword of 910 grams. We ended up making this a 850 grams sword.
3. The customer provided some fittings for us to use.
Here are the specifications.
Sword Type -Japanese Katana Blade Geometry – traditional
Blade Length -26 inches Blood Groove (Bo-hi) -single Blade Carving -none Blade Polish -Hand Polish Handle Length -9.5 inches Handle Wrap -white silk ( XX style ) personalized Handle stingray skin (Same) -Full Same Wrap -white same Habaki -Double Handguard- provided by the customer Handle Fittings – provided by the customer Fitting Material (F/K) – provided by the customer Menuki – provided by the customer Scabbard Fitting -SF Buffalo Horn Scabbard Color - White scabbard with rice paper inlay
Extra requirement 1. Weight of sword with handle: Not to exceed 910 grams.
