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Katana Maru 1095, genuine Hamon, hand-sharpened "Chairo" 茶色 (brown, tea color) #Terressens

Katana Maru 1095, genuine Hamon, hand-sharpened "Chairo" 茶色 (brown, tea color)

Sharp Katana, extra-hard steel (1095), hand-sharpened, genuine temper line (Hamon 刃文), with brown scabbard (Saya 鞘), koiguchi (鯉口), Kurigata (栗形) and Kojiri (鐺) in natural horn, delivered in a wooden case containing a maintenance kit, lacquered stand and protective cloth cover


A great lover of teas, the samurai I served chose my brown-colored mount and saya, which translates as "color of tea" (茶色 Chairo) in Japanese. In the Land of the Rising Sun, brown is a mixture of orange and black. This is my dominant color, sober and discreet.
Forged in the traditional way, I am the fruit of a long process of metallurgy (forging and heat treatment), polishing and sharpening. The waves (刃文 Hamon) that run along my sharp edge form a characteristic and unique signature. I'm a weapon and a symbol. It's a complementarity, not an opposition. The "Way of the Warrior" (武士道 Bushidō) is not just about martial practice. Respect and loyalty are the seeds of the ethics I symbolize.

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Metallurgy

Japanese sword metallurgy (choosing the right katana, 1ʳᵉ part) | Magazine #Terressens

Magazine #Terressens

Japanese sword metallurgy (choosing the right katana, 1ʳᵉ part)

Various criteria can play a part in the choice of a katana (刀). Its use in martial or sporting practice, as well as the level of the practitioner, influence it considerably. Its weight, point of balance, construction (materials and mechanical characteristics) are all criteria to be taken into consideration when choosing your Japanese sword or Shinken (真剣, contemporary katana).

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"The Book of Tea", Kakuzô Okakura, Hokusei Katsushika (Illustrations), Aurélien Clause (Translation)


Through the Way of Tea, Okakura reveals the quintessence of the Japanese soul. It's an open door to the Orient and its material and spiritual refinement. A child of Zen and the Tao, the Way of Tea is a veritable art of living which, through the sharing of a delicious beverage, invites us to return to the essentials: appreciating beauty everywhere and the magic of the moment. Published in 1906, The Book of Tea is a classic whose message has never been more relevant in today's turbulent world. Prints by Hokusai, whose work embodies both Japanese tradition and the audacity of openness, enrich the reading.
Release date: May 19, 2014

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Technical

Manufacturing
. Groove-free blade in extra-hard 1095 steel (0.95% carbon), sharpened (perfectly suited to practical cutting)
. Hand sharpening
. Genuine Hamon hardening line (刃文; selective hardening) .
. Through silk (end 7 cm from kashira 頭) .
. Two pegs (Mekugi 目釘) .
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, ray skin) covered with brown cotton ito.
. Guard (tsuba 鍔): laser-cut steel (motif: plant branch)
. Scabbard (saya 鞘) : varnished wood.
. Koiguchi (鯉口), Kurigata (栗形) and Kojiri (鐺) : natural horn .

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 71 cm (balance point 16.5 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 19 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 7 / 6 mm
. Total length: 102.5 cm
. Tsuba: ø 8 cm
. Tsuka: 26.5 cm
Back of blade (mune): Hikushi . Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 1 100 g
. Saya : 265 g

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

Maintenance
Blade protection: clean 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: 1095
Steel on wire: 1095
Surface steel: 1095
Forge: Maru
Hardening: differential
Sharpening: manual

📌 Also read: katana metallurgy glossary

Maintenance kit

Maintenance kit for katana (shinken) blade #Terressens

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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