Katana “Gin no Honō”

Discover the “Gin no Honō”, or “Silver Flame”, a captivating black samurai sword that merges tradition with artistic flair. This katana is forged from T10 steel and features an imitated hamon, meticulously handcrafted to ensure quality and authenticity. It comes with a black hardwood saya that is distinctively adorned with a unique flame pattern, enhancing its visual appeal. The blade undergoes traditional hand-polishing and sharpening processes, achieving a pristine finish and razor-sharp edge. The handle is covered with simulated ray skin, designed for comfort and durability.

With its high-quality craftsmanship, striking embellishments, and elegant flame-dragon design, the “Gin no Honō” katana stands out as a remarkable choice among lower-priced katana, making it ideal for both collectors and practitioners.

„To think about things beforehand and then handle them effortlessly when the time comes, that’s what it’s all about.“ (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
• Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Wrapped with polyester
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: T10 steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
• Bo-hi (blood groove): Yes
• Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
• Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
• Hardness: 50 – 55 HRC