Katana “Shinseina Taki”

The Japanese samurai sword “Shinseina Taki”, named after the “Holy Waterfall”, embodies the essence of traditional craftsmanship. The blade of this Japanese katana, crafted from clay-tempered 1095 carbon steel with a genuine hamon, is the result of meticulous handwork. The elegant saya, pigmented in a fascinating shade of blue and made from authentic hardwood, complements the blade perfectly.

Thanks to the differential hardening process, the blade maintains enduring sharpness, even under demanding use. The katana’s handle is carefully adorned with genuine ray skin and wrapped in silk, providing an excellent grip.

With the “Shinseina Taki” samurai sword, you’ll effortlessly slice through tatami-omote or bamboo mats during tameshigiri (katana cutting practice), as if cutting through butter. This exceptional blade and the fittings crafted from refined brass with accents of genuine gold and silver make this katana a standout piece among high-quality swords, all at an affordable price.

„A journey of a thousand miles begins beneath your feet.“ (Senri no michi mo ippo kara)

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 and silver
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass with gold and silver accents
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass with gold and silver accents
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle warp): Wrapped in silk
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered, pigmented
• 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: 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: 55 – 58 HRC