Katana “Teikoku”

Experience the grandeur of the “Teikoku”, meaning “Empire” in Japan, a samurai sword that embodies the strength and elegance of imperial power. Crafted from 1060 carbon steel, this katana is meticulously hand-forged and traditionally polished with sand, ensuring a blade that balances sharpness and resilience.

The “Teikoku” katana is housed in a saya made of genuine hardwood, elegantly covered in synthetic leather, which adds a touch of sophistication and durability. This combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern materials makes the “Teikoku” not only a functional weapon but also a piece of art, ideal for both practitioners of martial arts and collectors who appreciate the aesthetic and historical significance of Japanese swords.

„A young tree bends easily.“
(Tameru nara wakagi no uchi)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Iron/zinc alloy
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Iron/zinc alloy
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Tightly wrapped with polyester
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, with artificial leather cover
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Tightly wrapped with polyester
• Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)

Blade

• Material: 1060 carbon steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
• 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: 50 – 58 HRC