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"The Last Samurai" sharpened katana

Name: Katana aiguisé « Le Dernier samouraï »
Brand: #Terressens
SKU: 0471
Price: 266 EUR
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Sharp Katana with black scabbard (saya 鞘) and engraved blade, delivered in a composite wood box containing a maintenance kit, a lacquered wood stand and a protective fabric cover

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He joined our ranks to carry our values. He has reconciled the Tradition of the Land of the Rising Sun with its Western spirit. He has shown that modernity is compatible with tradition.
He learned to wield a sword like a true Japanese samurai. He deserved an exceptional blade, and that's how I joined him in the Great Battle. In the face of machine-gun fire, we suffered greatly, but inflicted heavy losses on the Emperor's army.
I guided the Last Samurai to be offered symbolically to the Emperor. This mark of honor changed the course of events. The battle was lost, but the essentials were preserved, including the spirit of the samurai.

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Jules Brunet, the French artilleryman turned samurai
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💡 Did you know?

Jules Brunet, Belfort's "samurai

In 1867, Belfort artilleryman Jules Brunet (1838-1911) arrived in Japan with the French military mission. When the Boshin War broke out (1868-1869) between the shogun's supporters and the imperial forces, Brunet refused to return to France: he resigned and sided with his Japanese brothers-in-arms. Chief of staff of the fledgling Republic of Ezo (Hokkaidō), he confronted imperial troops at Hakodate before being forced to surrender. Repatriated, he was eventually pardoned and went on to become a major general. His exceptional adventure inspired the character of Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) in The Last Samurai (2003).

► Read the article "Jules Brunet, the last samurai" (source: Embassy of Japan in France)

History & Symbol

Text engraved on the katana blade: 今古有神奉志土

Literal translation:
From ancient times to the present day, the gods (or spirits) accompany and support man with a firm will.

French idiomatic version:
"From time immemorial, the gods have stood by men of conviction."

In the context of The Last Samurai:
In the script, Katsumoto explains to Captain Algren that the inscription means:
"I belong to the warrior, in whom ancient traditions have joined modernity".
This is a very loose translation, chosen to echo the film's theme (the synthesis of tradition and modernity). The real-life engraving is therefore a classic Sino-Japanese maxim, while the film's line gives a more romantic interpretation.

Technical

Manufacturing
. Grooved blade in Maru 1045 steel, sharpened (suitable for practical cutting)
. Mechanical sharpening
. Through silk (end at 3 cm from kashira 頭)
. Two pegs (Mekugi 目釘) .
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, ray skin) covered with black synthetic ito.
. Menuki (目貫) attached to the weave.
. Guard (tsuba 鍔): blackened cast metal .
. Laser engraving (surface, black rendering)
. Scabbard (saya 鞘) : varnished wood
. Single black lacquered wooden stand with saya protection .

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 70 cm (balance point 13 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 20 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 7 / 4 mm
. Total length: 101.50 cm
. Tsuba: 8.5 x 8 cm
. Tsuka: 26 cm
. Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 1 050 g
. Saya : 220 g

Packaging
Composite wood box (9 x 15 x 110 cm) containing maintenance kit, lacquered wood stand and fabric protective cover.

Maintenance
Blade protection: clean the blade and apply a film of oil regularly to prevent oxidation (rust).
Maintenance to be carried out after each cutting training session or monthly without use (see below).

Core steel: 1045

Steel on wire: 1045

Surface steel: 1045

Forge: Maru

Quenching: simple

Sharpening: mechanical

📌 Also read: katana metallurgy glossary

Maintenance kit

Maintenance of a sword or saber is necessary to prevent oxidation (rust). Old oil must be removed and replaced by a film of new oil. The maintenance kit is composed of several elements:
Microfiber cloth: for cleaning, spreading oil and polishing the blade.
Uchiko: a ball of finely ground chalk (chalk powder) wrapped in a ball of cloth. Intended for cleaning the blade's surface, the powder passes through the wrapping when tapped, allowing it to be sprinkled over the blade's steel.
Oil: applied as a thin film, it protects against oxidation.
Mukugi(x 2): pins (bamboo dowels 目釘) that hold the blade and handle (tsuka 柄) together.
Pin driver (Mekugi Nuki): Small brass hammer with a screwed-in pin for removing mekugi.
Maintenance does not require disassembly, but if you need to remove the handle (tsuka 柄), replace the pins.

Figure 1: Cleaning the blade with a microfiber cloth

Figure 2: Tapping the Uchiko on the blade to deposit limestone powder

Handle with care to avoid injury.
1/ Use the microfiber cloth to remove oil from the blade. From the guard (Tsuba 鍔) to the tip (Kissaki 切先), slide the cleaning cloth over the back of the blade (Mune 棟), folding it in half to wrap both sides of the blade.
Lightly squeeze the cloth between thumb and forefinger to surround the blade from above (first illustration).
2/ Once the old oil has been removed, use the uchiko to lightly tap along the blade (second illustration).
3/ Use the cloth to lightly polish the blade and remove the powder, in the same direction as the first step (first illustration).
4/ Apply the oil along each side of the blade with the sprayer (or a very soft brush). The oil should be spread thinly and evenly, without excess (first illustration).
Be sure not to touch the blade before replacing it in its sheath (saya 鞘).
Clean the microfiber cloth with soapy water.

Legislation

Since September 6, 2013, new legal provisions stemming from the March 6, 2012 law have come into force. These new rules have strengthened criminal penalties against weapons offenders and introduced a new classification.
Katanas, swords, daggers and knives are now classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons are unrestricted. In principle, they may not be carried or transported without legitimate reason. If transported, the weapon must not be "directly" usable. It must be securely packed in a case or container, preferably with a padlock or other protective system.
To find out more: Code de la sécurité intérieure on Legifrance

The sale of war materiel, weapons, ammunition and their components to minors is prohibited. Please remember to provide us with proof of your majority (identity card, passport) by e-mail to validate your order: studio@terressens.com. If we do not receive this document within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled and reimbursed in full.

To find out more, read our practical information sheet: "Is it legal to own a katana?

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