Tiger Katana
Introducing the “Yuki Tora”, or “Snow Tiger”, a Japanese katana that perfectly embodies both tradition and elegance. Crafted from T10 steel, the blade undergoes traditional clay tempering to develop a distinctive hamon pattern—a signature of true samurai swords. Each blade is meticulously finished with sand polishing, achieving a razor-sharp edge.
This katana marries traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, presented in a stylish gray-striped saya carved from genuine hardwood. The handle is thoughtfully wrapped with imitation ray skin and bound with silk, enhancing both appearance and grip.
The “Yuki Tora” katana excels among entry-level katana with its superior craftsmanship, elegant saya, unique tsuba, and the genuine hamon that graces its blade, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
„To study the path is to study oneself. To study oneself is to forget oneself. To forget oneself is to become one with all existence.“ (Japanese wisdom)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
- Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
- Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
- Ito (handle wrap): Tightly wrapped with silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Tightly wrapped with silk
- Total length: 40.5 inches (103 cm)
Blade
- Material: T10 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): No
- 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
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