Collector · Collector Type 98

Unsharpened Folded Steel Collector Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded 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; copper habakiFull tang, one-piece, mekugi-pinnedLongquan, China
Same steel and size class as LJG-1368: folded pattern steel, tan ito, Type 98 brass fittings. The difference you can see is the brown leather iron saya with brass studs and a hanging ring.

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 matches the other 101 / 69 / 25 cm folded Type 98. Clay-tempered hamon. Samegawa under the ito.

Why this one costs more

  • Folded steel with a visible hamon.
  • Studded leather over an iron saya — more work than a painted wood scabbard.
  • Brass fittings and samegawa, not zinc.

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; copper habaki
Saya Iron core, brown leather, brass studs
Ito Tan over samegawa

How we specify: Dimensions from the workshop sheet. Modern reproduction. No 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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Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded Leather Saya — photograph 1
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Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded Leather Saya — photograph 3
Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded Leather Saya — photograph 4
Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded Leather Saya — photograph 5
Folded Steel Type 98 Sword — Tan Ito, Studded Leather Saya — photograph 6

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