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Katana samurai swords with L6 steel - Highest quality for cutting tests

A Katana samurai sword with an L6 steel blade is one of the most durable swords on the market. L6 steel is a high-alloy tool steel grade known for its extreme hardness and flexibility. These properties make an L6 katana particularly durable and ideal for intensive cutting tests (tameshigiri) with tatami mats or bamboo.

Thanks to its unique alloy, L6 steel is characterised by exceptional resistance to impact and breakage. A traditionally hardened L6 katana can achieve a hardness of up to 60 HRC on the cutting edge, while the back of the blade remains flexible. This combination ensures a perfect balance between sharpness and stability.

Many modern samurai swords with L6 steel blades are manufactured using an elaborate differential hardening process in which the cutting edge remains harder than the back of the blade. This creates the characteristic hamon line, which is not only visually impressive, but also emphasises the quality of the hardening.

Another highlight of Katana swords made from L6 steel is their high resistance to wear. They retain their sharpness over a long period of time and require less resharpening than conventional blade steels. Nevertheless, an L6 katana should be oiled and maintained regularly to prevent rust formation.

Whether for collectors, martial artists or experienced swordsmen - a katana with an L6 steel blade impresses with its high performance, impressive edge retention and exceptional durability. It is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and hard-wearing sword.

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MAS Katana

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

MAS Katana samurai sword Matsu with L6 blade Competition Edition
Product features:- From the sword experts at MAS- Designed for practical use- Materials from Japan- Genuine L6 steel blade- From the legendary MAS Competition seriesProduct description:The centrepiece of the MAS swords is the Japanese blade made from L6 high-performance steel. This is finished in South Korea and assembled with the other components to form a complete sword, creating a sword of the highest quality at a price that is second to none.L6 is a modern industrial steel with the best properties: it is light yet stable, hard but not brittle and hardly bends at all.These are all properties that you want in a sword, but which other types of steel do not offer in this combination.L6 is difficult to process and this is precisely where MAS's special skills lie. Because heat treatment resulting in a usable, differential-hardened blade has so far only been achieved by the well-known master blacksmith Howard Clark and MAS.The other components of MAS swords are of course also of the highest quality. However, the focus is on the cutting ability of the blades.The Matsu Katana in the Competition Edition also has a red grip band, black seeds, blackened menuki in the look of the gunto menuki and a saya with a black high-gloss finish.Data:Total length with saya: approx. 109 cmBlade length from habaki: approx. 73.7 cmTsuka length: approx. 30 cmWeight without saya: 1.06 kgDue to the exclusivity of this sword, we ask for your understanding that no discount or voucher campaigns can be applied to it.ATTENTION: According to German law, the purchase of this item is only permitted for persons of legal age. We check the age of every buyer!Please make sure that the deposited recipient accepts the delivery personally and can prove his age with an identity card. The age and identity will be checked by the delivery service upon delivery.Please note that orders without proof of age will not be handed over!Due to the special treatment of this item, delivery to packing stations or parcel acceptance points is unfortunately not possible.

2150 .00*
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MAS Katana

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MAS Katana samurai sword Flame with L6 blade Competition Edition
Product features:- Designed for practical use- Real L6 steel blade- Materials from Japan- From the sword experts at MAS- From the legendary MAS Competition seriesProduct description:The centrepiece of the MAS swords is the Japanese blade made of L6 high-performance steel. This is finished in South Korea and assembled with the other components to form a complete sword, creating a sword of the highest quality at a price that is second to none.L6 is a modern industrial steel with the best properties: it is light yet stable, hard but not brittle and hardly bends at all.These are all properties that you want in a sword, but which other types of steel do not offer in this combination.L6 is difficult to process and this is precisely where MAS's special skills lie. Because heat treatment resulting in a usable, differential-hardened blade has so far only been achieved by the well-known master blacksmith Howard Clark and MAS.Dimensions:Blade length: 71.5 cmHandle length: 28 cmWeight: approx. 1000 gramsDue to the exclusivity of this sword, we ask for your understanding that no discount or voucher campaigns can be applied to it.ATTENTION: According to German law, the purchase of this item is only permitted for persons of legal age. We check the age of every buyer!Please make sure that the deposited recipient accepts the delivery personally and can prove his age with an identity card. The age and identity will be checked by the delivery service upon delivery.Please note that orders without proof of age will not be handed over!Due to the special treatment of this item, delivery to packing stations or parcel acceptance points is unfortunately not possible.

2150 .00*
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