Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Brown Leather Saya

Collector · Collector Type 98

Unsharpened Folded Steel Collector Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Brown Leather Saya

$749.00
Unsharpened · 18+ · Display
  • SteelFolded pattern steel
  • Overall39.8 in101 cm
  • Blade27.2 in69 cm

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Collector Type 98Folded pattern steelBrass Type 98 pattern; copper habakiFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinnedLongquan, China
A Type 98 reproduction in folded pattern steel, tan ito, and a brown leather-wrapped iron saya. Same size class as the T10 Type 98, different steel and a leather scabbard instead of painted olive iron.

Best for: Decorative display and private collection by adults 18+.

Not for: Unsupervised handling, public display, or use by minors.

Edge state: Unsharpened

Line: Collector Type 98

✓ Product-specific specifications ✓ Edge state and intended use declared ✓ Origin shown only when documented ✓ Import duties included in the price
Unsharpened · 18+ · Display
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Description

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Workshop sheet: 101 / 69 / 25 cm, 3.1 × 0.8 cm. Clay-tempered straight hamon. Brass Type 98 fittings, copper habaki, samegawa under the ito. Wood-core iron saya wrapped in leather.

Why this one costs more

  • Folded pattern steel with a clay hamon, rather than monosteel T10.
  • Leather-wrapped iron saya, not a lacquered wood saya.
  • Brass Type 98 fittings and samegawa.

Specifications

Overall length 101 cm / 39.8 in
Blade length 69 cm / 27.2 in
Handle length 25 cm / 9.8 in
Blade width / thickness 3.1 cm / 0.8 cm
Blade steel Folded pattern steel, clay-tempered
Tang Full tang, mekugi-pinned
Edge Unsharpened (display)
Fittings Brass Type 98 pattern; copper habaki
Saya Iron core, brown leather wrap
Ito Tan over samegawa

How we specify: Dimensions are from the workshop sheet. Modern reproduction. We do not list fold-layer counts or untested hardness.

Care

Oil the blade. Keep leather dry. Store horizontally, away from humidity.

Intended use and safety

Modern collector reproduction. Ships unsharpened for display and private collection. Adults 18+ only. Not an original historical artifact.

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