Katana “Kogane no hi”

The Japanese samurai Sword “Kogane no hi”, translating to “Golden Fire” in Japan, is traditionally hand-crafted from 1045 carbon steel. It comes with a black saya made from genuine hardwood. The blade is traditionally polished with sand to achieve a razor-sharp edge.

The high-quality craftsmanship, the elegant brass tsuba, and the sleek appearance make this katana a standout among lower-priced katana, offering exceptional value and beauty.

“Defeating evil, not the opponent, is the essence of the art of the sword.”
(Yagyū Munenor)

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): Brass
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
• Total length: 41.73 inches (106 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1045 carbon 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 – 58 HRC