Bleach Katana “Love Aikawa”

Love Aikawa’s blue samurai sword from “Bleach” is crafted from carbon steel and comes with a saya made of lacquered hardwood. The blade is traditionally polished with sand to ensure a fine finish. The high-quality craftsmanship, along with the ornate, elegant, and detailed design that mirrors its depiction in “Bleach”, makes this cosplay katana a true standout. This sword captures the distinct style of Love Aikawa, making it an eye-catching addition to any cosplay collection.

“Love refers to this as deep shit.”
(Love Aikawa)

Love Aikawa

About 110 years ago, Love was the captain of the 7th Division of Gotei 13. He was first seen hitting Hiyori Sarugaki on the head for attacking Shinji Hirako and telling her to act her age and apologize. Love asked her why she had to be so difficult. Hiyori yelled at him and asked him who he thought he was. Love calmly replied that since her captain wasn’t there, someone had to keep her under control or she would run amok. Love explained that this was his way, as he did what he wanted. Shinji said that just because he was the 10th ‘Kenpachi’, no one had the courage to keep him in check.

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: No
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped with polyester
• Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
• Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
• Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Wrapped with polyester silk
• Total length: 39.76 inches (101 cm)

Blade

• Material: Carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• Practical use (“battle ready”): No
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: No
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
• Bo-hi (blood groove): No
• Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.157 inches (4 mm)
• Blade width: 1.10 inches (2.8 cm)