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The blade is 15" forged from 1086 high carbon steel and selectively hardened and polished to show temperline. It has a nickel silver collar and spacers with shakudo center element and detail on the pommel. The fittings are Damascus, the pattern is shown in the background of the image. The handle is African blackwood. The blade is marked on the guard with a 24k gold cherry blossom.
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