A glossy blue speckled scabbard and white cotton handle wrap frame this Japanese-style katana. The dark openwork iron guard sets off the curved 72 cm (28.35 in) S7 tool steel blade.
Blade and construction
The vacuum heat-treated blade has a shinogi-zukuri profile, with a defined ridge along its face and no bo-hi (fuller). The blade and tang are one piece, and bamboo mekugi pegs secure the handle.
Handle, fittings, and scabbard
Handle: White cotton ribbon wrap over genuine fish skin.
Metal fittings: Openwork iron tsuba (guard) with white copper alloy seppa (spacers) and habaki (blade collar).
Scabbard: Solid wood with a glossy blue speckled nashiji-style piano lacquer finish. The koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and kurikata (cord knob) are bovine horn.
Specifications
Measurement
Metric
Imperial
Overall length
102 cm
40.16 in
Blade length
72 cm
28.35 in
Handle length
27 cm
10.63 in
Blade width at base
3.2 cm
1.26 in
Blade thickness at base
0.7 cm
0.28 in
Blade width near tip
2.2 cm
0.87 in
Blade thickness near tip
0.5 cm
0.20 in
Weight with scabbard
Approx. 1.35 kg
Approx. 2.98 lb
Weight without scabbard
Approx. 1.15 kg
Approx. 2.54 lb
What's included
One katana and its matching blue wood scabbard. The display stand is shown for photography.
Care
Wipe the blade with a soft, dry cloth after handling. Store the katana and scabbard in a dry place.
