Clay Tempered Japanese Tiger Katana Sword Midare Hamon Top-of-the-Line Katana For Tameshgiri or Iaido Start Price USD 375.00 Current Price USD 375.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Palm Beach, FL See more about 'Clay Tempered Japanese Tiger Katana Sword Midare Hamon ' Description                                                            TIGER KATANA                                              1095 CLAY TEMPERED STEEL                                           REAL DISTINCT "MIDARE" HAMON This item is a new Hazama Yakiba fully hand forged 1095 High Carbon Steel Katana with a special hamon that runs all the way through the Kissaki (blade tip). The blade is in full polish with a Tameshigiri quality cutting edge. This sword is a Budo worthy weapon as the photographs & video show.                                                                                                 FAST FREE SHIPPING within the Continental United States With countless thousands of junk Samurai swords flooding the U.S. market HAZAMA YAKIBA KATANAS distinguishes itself by forging only the highest quality clay tempered Katana swords for the discriminating and experienced sword collector or martial artist, customers who can appreciate a sword that is a true work of sword-making art. All of the materials we use to assemble our swords are of the highest quality and collectible value, and the cost of our swords mirrors our quality. Specifications: Material: 1095 Clay Tempered Steel (double pegged) - Blade: 28.5" w/ Habaki - Hamon Style: Masamune Midare - Tsuka: 10.5" Tight Tsuka-ito Wrap in Traditional Diamond Pattern - Real Samegawa (rayskin) - Overall Length: 40.0" - Saya: Black Lacquered Finish w/ Premium Sageo Ronin Knot Cord - Weight (Katana): 2 lb 8 oz - Black cotton sword bag provided.   _________________________________________________________________________________________________ See The Tiger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mNpS0OGkRk (use YouTube's "watch in high quality" link) Watch How Effortlessly The Tiger Cuts Tatami Omote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJFXH_e67wA Visit With Hazama Yakiba:   http://www.myspace.com/425734546 Payment method PAYPAL.  Quick shipping via UPS Ground.  Shipping charge is for Continental USA only (insurance is included in the stated charge).  Canadian buyers can expect a UPS shipping charge that is nearly double, if not more, the UPS Ground shipping charge for deliveries within the Continental USA.  International and Canadian buyers should contact seller for shipping prices to your country, before placing a bid.  If your country prohibits swords from entering Customs, do not place a bid.  If your country's Customs prohibits swords from entering its borders and seller ships a sword to you, Customs will confiscate your sword and it will be your financial loss alone to bear without recourse to this seller.  This katana is neither a toy nor a replica for play as it is a sharp weapon designed to cut tatami omote mats, bamboo etc. Disclaimer, Conditions & Applicability of eBay’s User Agreement: The seller does not accept or assume any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from the use and/or misuse of any products sold by Seller. 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