Yamata no Orochi literally means "8-branched giant snake" translated as the Eight-Forked Serpent in English, is a legendary 8-headed and 8-tailed Japanese dragon that was slain by the Shinto storm-god Susanoo.
This very special authentic Musashi brand sword has a hand forged blade made from tough and durable T10 steel. The blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using traditional clay temper methods. The black iron tsuba shows a depiction of the Orochi and the handle is traditionally wrapped in authentic rayskin and black cord. The saya is wood and lacquered deep black. This amazing sword comes with a lined gift/presentation box, a maintenance kit and certificate of authenticity from Musashi.
Features:
Sword blade hand forged and honed from T10 carbon steel
Specialized clay used in the hardening process to change the density of the blade
Authentic and real hamon
Authentic rayskin and black cord wrapped handle
Black iron tsuba and kashira
Real brass fuchi
Blade Length: 27.5"
Handle Length: 11.25"
Blade Size: 1.25"
Tsuba Size: 3.5"
Includes: Highly detailed gift storage box, detailed sword bag, maintenance kit, and certificate
