Hand forged 1045 steel baked gold integrated Katana

Description

Material and process
Characteristics of 1045 steel: 1045 steel is a medium carbon steel with a carbon content of about 0.42% -0.50%. It has good strength and toughness, and can withstand a certain degree of impact and stress. It is suitable for making cold weapons such as swords and knives. After appropriate heat treatment, such as quenching, tempering, etc., its hardness and wear resistance can be improved, making the blade sharper and more durable.
Hand forging process: The craftsman heats the 1045 steel billet to a high-temperature plastic state, and then uses tools such as hammers to repeatedly strike and fold it. By hand forging, not only can impurities in the steel be removed, making the internal structure denser and more uniform, but also refining the grain size, enhancing the strength and toughness of the blade, and forming a unique forging texture, giving each blade a unique personality.
Baking gold process: Baking gold is a process of forming a golden coating on a metal surface. Usually, the blade is first pre treated with grinding, polishing, etc. to make its surface smooth and flat. Then, a special golden coating or chemical agent is applied to the blade, and after high-temperature baking or other treatment methods, the golden coating is firmly attached to the surface of the blade, presenting a gorgeous golden appearance and increasing the beauty and decorative value of the tool.
Design Features
Katana shape: Following the traditional Japanese Katana shape, the blade is generally slender, with a blade length of over 60 centimeters and a beautiful curvature. This curvature can increase the cutting and penetration power of the blade when chopping, and is also easy to carry and wield. The cross-section of the blade is usually diamond or hexagonal, with a clear boundary between the ridge and the edge, known as the “pick line”, which increases the layering and strength of the blade.
Knife handle design: The knife handle is generally made of wooden materials such as cypress, sandalwood, etc., with a hard texture and beautiful texture. In order to increase the comfort and stability of the grip, the surface of the handle is wrapped with silk thread or leather, and common winding methods include “flat roll” and “corner roll”. The two ends of the handle will be equipped with metal accessories, such as a blade head and a blade blade. The blade head is usually circular or elliptical, and may be engraved with exquisite patterns; The knife blade is a component used to protect the hands, with various shapes including circular, square, polygonal, etc. It also features various exquisite carvings or hollow designs, showcasing the traditional Japanese art style.
Sheath decoration: Sheaths are usually made of wooden materials, and their surfaces are treated with painting, polishing, and other processes to make them smooth and shiny. The scabbard may be embedded with metal decorative elements, such as copper ladles, hanging rings, etc. These decorative elements not only increase the aesthetic appeal of the scabbard, but also have certain practicality, making it convenient to carry and hang the tool. Some of the scabbard will also have exquisite patterns painted on it, echoing the golden appearance of the blade and the decoration of the handle, presenting a harmonious and unified beauty as a whole.
Usage and Value
Collection value: Due to its use of manual forging techniques and unique gold baking treatment, each hand forged 1045 steel gold baking Katana is a unique artwork with high collection value, attracting the attention of many sword enthusiasts and collectors.
Decorative purpose: It can be used as a unique decoration, placed in places such as homes, offices, or exhibition halls, adding a unique cultural atmosphere and artistic atmosphere to the space, showcasing the owner’s taste and personality.
Martial arts performance: In martial arts performances, its beautiful appearance and unique waving style can showcase the charm and essence of Japanese martial arts, bringing visual enjoyment to the audience.