Katana “Nihon no Sakura”

Celebrate the elegance of the “Japanese Cherry Blossom” with the “Nihon no Sakura”. This exquisite Japanese katana features a blade crafted from clay-tempered 1095 carbon steel with a genuine hamon, reflecting traditional Japanese craftsmanship at its finest. The blade remains razor-sharp even under rigorous use, thanks to the differential hardening process, and is finely honed with Japanese waterstones.

The saya is a work of art, adorned with intricate hand-painted Japanese cherry blossoms, enhancing the katana’s authentic beauty. The handle is wrapped in genuine ray skin and bound tightly with Japanese silk, ensuring both comfort and durability.

Ideal for Tameshigiri, the art of katana cutting, the “Nihon no Sakura” slices through bamboo mats with remarkable ease. Its superior blade, combined with luxurious gold and silver fittings and the beautifully detailed saya, establish this katana as a standout masterpiece among high-end Japanese swords.

“Hana-yori-dango – This funny saying describes all the people who are actually more interested in eating and drinking during the Cherry Blossom Festival than in the cherry blossoms.” (Japanese proverb)

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 with gold
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass with gold
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass with gold
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass with gold
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with Japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, buffalo horn, handmade painting
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1095 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: Yes
• 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: 55 – 58 HRC