This katana embodies the passion and contained power of Japanese master swordsmiths. Its manganese steel blade is adorned with a subtle hamon, the signature of a heat treatment carried out with great mastery. Yet it is the red lacquered scabbard that truly draws attention: it features two side slots designed to hold kozuka, small traditional utility blades fitted into the saya.
The kozuka was once one of the samurai’s most valuable tools. Used for carving, cutting, or performing everyday tasks without drawing the main katana, it reflected the warrior’s respect for discipline and self-control. These small blades were often richly decorated, sometimes engraved with mythical animals, flowers, or natural scenes—reminding us that the Japanese sword was not only a weapon, but also a work of art. This model pays tribute to that forgotten tradition, blending the strength of red, the purity of steel, and the grace of ancestral Japanese craftsmanship.
Features
- Blade material: Manganese steel Learn more about this steel
- Katana weight: 3.09 lbs (1.4 kg)
- Scabbard: Solid wood
- Handle: Solid wood with cord wrapping
- Tsuba: Copper
- Full Tang: blade runs through the entire handle for perfect strength
Dimensions
- Total length: 40.55 in (103 cm)
- Handle length: 10.63 in (27 cm)
- Blade length: 27.95 in (71 cm)
- Blade width: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)