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Katana (Iaito), bot (battle-ready) Viking helmen It has a damast steelThis battle ready katana is designed for martial arts. It has a blunt blade and is completely functional. The katana has a 1045 carbon steel blade, the edge has a hardness of 60 HRC and the back is 40 HRC. This katana is 100 cm long with a 69 cm blade and a 25,50 cm grip. It weighs 1000 grams and its point of balance is situated 14,60 cm below the tsuba.