Katana “Koshin”

The elegant samurai sword “Koshin”, named after the “Tiger God” in Japan, is a manifestation of both strength and elegance. Crafted from T10 steel, each blade is forged by hand and comes encased in a sparkling, orange-pigmented saya made of hardwood. The blade undergoes traditional hand polishing and sharpening, ensuring its pristine condition and sharpness. The katana’s handle is sheathed in genuine ray skin, offering both durability and a superior grip.

This sword’s exquisite craftsmanship, its stunning Damascus blade, and the fittings adorned in a graceful “Tiger God” motif set the “Koshin” apart as a standout piece within the mid-range price category. Its eye-catching design and impeccable quality make this katana not just a weapon, but a piece of art, capturing the majestic essence of the “Tiger God” with every detail.

„If all your decisions are based on your own wisdom, you tend to be selfish and make mistakes because you get lost on the right path.” (Yamamoto Tsunetomo)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• 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): Wrapped with japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: T10 steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: Yes
• 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