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Sharpened Katana "Kirinketsu" (麒麟血 dragon blood), Soshu Kitae, selective tempering #Terressens

"Kirinketsu" sharpened katana (麒麟血 dragon's blood), Soshu Kitae, selective tempering

Name: Katana aiguisé « Kirinketsu » (麒麟血 sang de dragon), Soshu Kitae, trempe sélective #Terressens
Brand: #Terressens
SKU: 0607
Price: 850 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 100 (33 reviews)

Katana cutting edge forged Soshu Kitae (steels 1045 / 1060 / 1095), selective hardening, manual polishing and sharpening, saya with dragon decoration, marquetry style, delivered in a wooden box containing a maintenance kit, a lacquered stand and a protective cloth cover.

I'm named after a natural resin produced by a tree, the dragon tree (Dracaena draco). Exploited by the Spanish in the late XVᵗʰ century, on the Canary Islands, this substance was already known in antiquity to treat wounds. Antihemorrhagic and antibacterial, dragon's blood (also known as dragon's blood) is part of European pharmacology and traditional medicine.
As a reminder that tradition knows no boundaries, my blood-red saya wears a dragon. Indeed, dragon's blood also features in Chinese and Japanese medicine. Produced by a liana-like rattan palm, Calamus rotang, the resin is also used as a pigment in the preparation of varnishes, dyes, inks and toothpastes.

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Katana metallurgy glossary

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Technical

Manufacturing
. Soshu Kitae forged throat blade: 1045, 1060 and 1095 steels (from core to surface), sharpened (perfectly suited to cutting practice)
. Hand sharpening
. Genuine hardening line (刃文 Hamon; selective hardening).
. Through silk (end 3 cm from kashira 頭) .
. Secured with two pegs (Mekugi 目釘) .
. Handle (tsuka 柄): shagreen (Same 鮫肌, ray skin) covered with black cotton ito.
. Guard (tsuba 鍔): laser-cut, blackened cast metal .
. Scabbard (saya 鞘): dark red varnished wood (inlaid-style decoration: Asian dragon).
. Koiguchi (鯉口), Kurigata (栗形) and Kojiri (鐺): dark red / black paint.

Features
. Blade length (nagasa 長さ): 71 cm (balance point 12 cm from tsuba)
. Curvature (Sori 反り): 20 mm / Torii-Sori (symmetrical)
. Thickness (Kassane): 7 / 4.4 / 6.5 mm
. Total length: 104 cm
. Tsuba: 7 x 8 cm
. Tsuka: 26.5 cm
. Mune (棟) : Hikushi

Weight (approx.) :
. Katana : 1 050 g
. Saya : 300 g

Packaging
Wooden box (10 x 16 x 110 cm) containing a maintenance kit, a single lacquered stand and a 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: 1045

Steel on wire: 1095

Surface steel: 1060

Forge: Soshu Kitae

Hardening: differential

Sharpening: manual

📌 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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"Kirinketsu" sharpened katana (麒麟血 dragon's blood), Soshu Kitae, selective tempering