Katana “Ōkina Kazan”

Introducing the “Ōkina Kazan” katana, embodying the power of the “Great Volcano.” This katana is meticulously crafted from folded 1095 carbon steel and then clay-tempered, featuring a genuine hamon and Damascus pattern. The blade is complemented by a saya with a unique volcanic-inspired pattern, enhancing its striking visual appeal. The handle is sheathed in authentic ray skin and bound with traditional Japanese silk, offering a perfect blend of beauty and functionality. The differential hardening process ensures that the blade remains sharp, even with rigorous use. In a final step, the katana is sharpened to a razor-sharp edge.

Ideal for tameshigiri (katana cutting practice), the “Ōkina Kazan” cuts through bamboo mats with ease. With its superb blade, elegant design, and buffalo horn accents on the saya, this katana stands out as a top-tier choice for collectors and practitioners alike.

“What quickly heats up, cools down rapidly.“ (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): Iron
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Iron
• Kashira (pommel cap): Iron
• Menuki (handle charms): Iron
• Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered with buffalo horn
• 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: Yes
• 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