Katana “Chairo no Hana”

Introducing the “Chairo no Hana”, or “Brown Flower”, a Japanese katana that combines traditional craftsmanship with distinctive aesthetics. This katana features a T10 steel blade, expertly crafted through traditional clay tempering, resulting in a unique hamon that signifies the artistry of samurai swords. Each “Chairo no Hana” is meticulously handcrafted and paired with a stylish dark red saya made from genuine hardwood. The handle is luxuriously covered with real ray skin and tightly wrapped in Japanese silk, ensuring both comfort and durability.

With its high-quality craftsmanship, elegant dark red saya, and the distinctive blade featuring a genuine hamon, the “Chairo no Hana” katana stands out as an exceptional choice among beginner katana, perfect for those starting their collection or deepening their appreciation of samurai culture.

„If someone only thinks about winning, a miserable victory will be worse than a defeat. Above all, it will be a miserable defeat.“ (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Tightly wrapped with Japanese silk
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: T10 steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
• Bo-hi (blood groove): No
• Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
• Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
• Hardness: 50 – 58 HRC