Katana “Shibito Otoko”

The Japanese samurai sword “Shibito Otoko”, translating to the “Reaper Man” in Japan, is a testament to masterful craftsmanship. Forged from T10 steel, this katana is meticulously folded to create a Damascus pattern and is handcrafted with precision. Accompanied by a genuine hardwood saya, its handle (tsuka) is finished with a ray skin texture.

The high-quality workmanship and its simple yet elegant design elevate this katana as a standout piece among mid-range priced katana, offering both beauty and functionality to enthusiasts and collectors alike.

„Merely observing what is written here does not lead one to master martial arts; it must be internalized to be understood. One must discover it for oneself, not through imitation of half-understood concepts, but with the full force of one’s heart, in order to truly possess it forever.“
(Miyamoto Musashi)

Specifications

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

Blade

• Material:  T10 Steel (damask)
• 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): 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