Authentic Katana Sword - Handcrafted Japanese Blade | Dark Knight Armory #3330503 (License: Personal Use)

This katana showcases a traditionally forged high-carbon steel blade with a visible hamon edge temper line, indicating differential hardening. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped in black samegawa (ray skin) over cotton braid, secured with gold-colored menuki and mekugi pin, while the tsuba and habaki are brass-finished. The sword is displayed diagonally against a transparent checkerboard background, emphasizing its elegant proportions and craftsmanship.

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