Authentic Japanese swords are usually expensive because it requires high quality material and the quality cannot be bartered in exchange of lesser money. Martial art is a fine combination of action and delicacy. The poise this form of art they have is fairly cumbersome and specialized. Though there would be times when you will find katana for sale and that too of a great quality and it is just because you are lucky.
The Best Type Of Steel For Katana:
1. Stainless Steel: Earlier every sword on the market was made from Stainless Steel. Now, it is almost only relegated to decorative swords and for good reason. Stainless steel swords are considered to be too brittle for serious usage and can shatter easily in comparison to other steels. You can find katana for sale made with stainless steel.
2. High Carbon Steel: Steels with a carbon content between 0.7–2.5% are considered to be high carbon steel sword as any sword with a carbon content of less than 0.40% can’t really be hardened. The most popular three types of carbon steel used in swords are 1045, 1060 and 1095, where 1045 being recommended from most of the sword experts for its durable and sharp properties.
3. Spring Steels: There are two types of spring steel swords in the market which is 5160 and 9260. 5160 Spring Steel is a low Chromium alloy steel, with around 0.7 Chromium. When combined with a small amount of silicon (0.2%) results in an extremely tough and durable sword. Swords made from 9260 Spring Steel are durable though like any blade they are not indestructible
Though there are various factors that are actually more important than just the type of steel Katana is made from like the heat treatment and the quality of the forging. A properly heat treated piece of the cheapest plain carbon steel can be much better than the best quality L6 tool steel.
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