The Sakura has always been closely associated with the Samurai. The Sakura blossom is beautiful but with a very short life span, very similar to the Samurai. There are legends of the Samurai questing after this blossom. They would go through unimaginable hardship to find the perfect Sakura Blossom.
Attributes of the Weapon:
Blade: The blade of the sword has been hand made with High Carbon Steel. The Carbon has been hammered out through the blade so that it has a universal hardness throughout the entire blade. A Bo-Hi has been added to the top of the blade to even out the weight and gives audible feedback. The sword comes full tang with a Chu-Kissake.
Saya: The scabbard of the sword is wooden with a high gloss beige finish. The beige cotton sage-o is tied around a copper Kurigata. The Koi-guchi is black bull horn.
Tsuba: The Tsuba is blackened copper with a cut design of Sakura Blossoms. The Habaki of the sword is a one piece brass construction. Two brass Seppas secure the blade in the Tsuka.
Tsuka: The Fuchi is a scene of mountains with a mounted Bushi. The Tsuka is wooden with an real ray skin Same. A beige cotton Ito has been wrapped over the Real ray skin Same. Blackened copper Menuki are on each side of the Tsuka rendered as dragons. Two bamboo Mekugi secure the tang into the Tsuka. The Kashira is a relief of waves in blackened steel.
Specifications:
A) Overall Length: 40”
B) Blade Length: 28” – Blade: Very Sharp
C) Handle Length: 12” – Real Ray Skin Warp with Beige Cotton Ito
D) Blade Materials: High Carbon Steel
E) Fittings: Brass & Blackened Copper