The Tamahagane Steel is the famous steel used by Japanese blacksmiths for the creation of Samurai Swords throughout history. It is a very rare and precious material. It is composed of both carbons, from the charcoal used during its casting, and steel ore, which comes from the iron sand used. The combination of both factors is what creates the Tamahagane.
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The Tamahagane steel is the famous steel used by Japanese blacksmiths for the creation of samurai swords throughout history. It is a very rare and precious material, which presents its own challenges when using it.
It is composed of both carbon, from the charcoal used during its casting, and steel ore, which comes from the iron sand used (traditionally collected in Shimane).
The combination of both factors is what creates the Tamahagane.
The iron sand is key in this process because it is what gives Tamahagane its particular characteristics. When it comes to this material there are two options.
On the one hand, there is the so-called home satetsu, which are of lower quality and have less steel ore in their composition. The other is the satetsu mass, which is of better quality and has more ore.
There is also the issue of the amount of charcoal used for the creation of Tamahagane. Historically, the amount of carbon in this steel was 0.50% to 0.70%, which creates medium-density swords. However, there are cases in which it could reach up to 1.5%, creating really rigid blades.
This blade has a high carbon composition that is strengthened through its forging method. This is the traditional method used in forging katanas in Japanese culture many years ago. The term “Tamahagane” means precious steel and is created from an iron sand composition.
The process for creating these types of katana swords is very time consuming and involves creating the tamahagane in a large clay mold called a tatara. The sword-smith will repeatedly heat and hammer the sword to remove any impurities that may exist within the material. When he or she is finished they will have an exceptionally durable sword with a beautiful blade pattern giving off a nice sheen.
The age of the steel used also plays a role in the durability of the blade. Katanas made with older steel have a higher concentration of oxygen in them which means that during the forging process the oxidized portions of the blade will be easier to stretch which means that the hammering process will be more effective in removing these impurities leaving you with a sturdy and dependable katana sword.
Tamahagane katanas are best for those who have been practicing martial arts for quite some time and have a large amount of disposable income they’re willing to spend on a sword.
If you are looking to find a strong katana to use for cutting then this blade type would be most preferable. Tamahagane katanas are also highly sought by sword collectors as well.