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Sharpened Katana Kettō (決闘 duel), saya (鞘) matte black #Terressens

Kettō sharpened katana (決闘 duel), matte black saya (鞘)

Name: Katana aiguisé Kettō (決闘 duel), saya (鞘) noire mate
Brand: #Terressens
SKU: 0484
Price: 207 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 100 (78 reviews)

Sharp katana with black frame (matte black saya), music and saber decorations, delivered in a composite wood box with protective fabric cover, care kit and complementary tsuba.

My first samurai master loved music as much as swordplay. He played the Biwa (琵琶 lute with a short neck, four strings and a shallow, rounded body) with ease, as much as he whistled the edge of my blade during our training. Incidentally, my Tsuba (鍔 katana guard) depicts us together, like spirits flying above the clouds.
My distinctive features also include my saya (鞘 scabbard), whose matte black absorbs light and makes us discreet in the dark.
Today, I'm looking for a new master who will be able to combine the art of music with mastery of the sword, in a duel of perfection where the challenge will not be to conquer, but to transcend.

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History & Symbol

Biwa selection in a Japanese museum | Jnn / CC BY 2.1 JP (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.1/jp/deed.en)

The Biwa (琵琶)

The Biwa is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument. It is a short-necked lute derived from the Chinese Pipa (琵琶), whose name it retains. The latter is itself certainly derived from the Persian barbat. The oldest preserved instruments date from the VIIIᵗʰ century, when Chinese culture was brought to Japan.

The resemblance of the shape of Japan's largest lake to this instrument inspired the lake's name, Lake Biwa (琵琶湖). It is the instrument of the goddess Benten (弁財天), Japanese Buddhist and Hindu Sarasvatī deity of knowledge, art and beauty, eloquence, music, literature, arts and sciences, virtue and wisdom, prosperity and longevity.

► Read the article "Biwa (instrument)" on Wikipedia

Technical

Manufacturing
. Grooved blade in Maru 1045 steel, sharpened (suitable for practical cutting)
. Mechanical sharpening
. Through silk (end at 9 cm from kashira 頭)
. Two pegs (Mekugi 目釘) .
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, ray skin) covered with black synthetic ito.
. Guards (tsuba 鍔): blackened cast metal (one mounted and one additional).
. Scabbard (saya 鞘): wood and resin, matte black finish.

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 70.5 cm (balance point 13 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 21.5 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 7 / 4 mm
. Total length: 101.50 cm
. Tsubas: 8.5 x 8 cm (disassembled: 8.5 x 7.5 cm)
. Tsuka: 25.5 cm
. Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 1 140 g
. Saya : 220 g

Packaging
Composite wood case (9 x 15 x 110 cm) containing maintenance kit, protective fabric cover and additional tsuba.

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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Kettō sharpened katana (決闘 duel), matte black saya (鞘)