Last Samurai

In the movie "The Last Samurai," Tom Cruise plays Nathan Algren, an American officer who joins the Japanese samurai. The katana he uses is a traditional Japanese sword, a symbol of samurai honor and culture. Forged using ancient techniques, the blade is sharp and durable, reflecting the skill and dedication of Japanese smiths. With its silk-wrapped handle and intricate decorations and an engraving on the blade that reads "I belong to the warrior in whom the old way has joined the new," Algren's katana represents his spiritual journey and his integration with samurai values. This sword becomes a symbol of transformation and respect toward a dying culture.

Blade: unsharpened, made of carbon damascus steel
Hamon: in noting style
Blade length (without habaki): 70cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 24cm.
Total length: 100cm.
Weight: 1126g.
Balance: advanced, at 14.5cm from tsuba
Saya: lacquered wood
Tsuka-ito: black cotton on white samekawa (ray skin)
Sageo: black cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: antiqued metal
Habaki and Menuki: gilded metal
Seppa: gilded metal
Notes: detachable with double mekugi-this sword does not come with official film licenses, but we offer it to you anyway turning out to be of a good quality level

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Motohaba: height of the habaki blade * Sakihaba: height of the kissaki blade.

Blade: carbon steel - not sharp
Hamon: in style to note
Hi: -
Blade length (without habaki): 70cm.
Sori: 2cm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Kissaki: 3.5cm.
Tsukamaki length: 24cm.
Total length: 100cm.
Weight: 1126g.
Balance: advanced, at 14.5cm from tsuba
Saya: black lacquered wood with gold colored engravings
Tsuka-gawa: black leather on same (ray skin) white
Sageo: gold cotton
Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira: antiqued metal with gilding
Habaki and Menuki: golden metal
Seppa: golden metal
Notes: removable with double mekugi - this sword is not accompanied by film licenses but we offer it to you anyway, resulting in a good quality level

Small technical glossary: ​​Hamon: temper line on the blade * Hi: deep groove in the blade, also called blood-cola * Saya: sword sheath * Tsuka: handle * Tsukamaki: weave on the handle * Tsuka-Ito or Tsuka-gawa: webbing cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba: guard * Fuchi: ornament between guard and handle * Kashira: ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki: medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki: collar that wraps the beginning of the blade * Seppa: seals of the guard * Shitodome: seals to which the Sageo is linked * Motohaba: height of the habaki blade * Sakihaba: height of the kissaki blade.