Kill Bill Katana “Beatrix’ Hattori Hanzo”

The “Hattori Hanzō” Japanese samurai sword, historically known as “The Demon Hanzō”, is famously wielded by Beatrix in “Kill Bill”. This katana is handcrafted from 1045 carbon steel and comes with a black saya made from genuine hardwood. The tsuka (handle) is covered with real ray skin and tightly wrapped in Japanese silk, ensuring both authenticity and durability. The blade is traditionally polished with sand and honed to a razor-sharp edge.

The high-quality craftsmanship and the faithful reproduction of the iconic “Hattori Hanzo” katana make this samurai sword a true standout.

“Revenge is never a straight line. It’s a forest, and like a forest, it’s easy to get lost, to forget where you came in.”
(Hattori Hanzō)

The legendary “Hattori-Hanzo”

The famed Hattori Hanzō did indeed exist, though he became widely known primarily through Quentin Tarantino’s film “Kill Bill”. The real Hattori Hanzō was born in 1541 in the Mikawa Province and died in 1596. Also known by the name Hattori Masanari Masashige, he was a renowned samurai and ninja of feudal Japan. Hanzō was the leader of the Iga ninja and was also known as “Oni no Hanzō” (The Demon Hanzō). It was the “Kill Bill” movies that particularly popularized Hattori Hanzō, highlighting his skill in crafting flawless, hand-forged, and unique Japanese samurai swords. These films not only brought attention to his historical legacy but also immortalized him as a legendary swordsmith.

Specifications

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

Blade

• Material: 1045 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): No
• 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