Aohazumi Katana Sword (青刃墨) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- Blue manganese steel blade with purple highlights, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Bo-Hi (棒樋): Groove on the blade.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black lacquered wood decorated with a red dragon.
- Sageo (下げ緒): Black and white rope.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): Faux black stingray leather and wood.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black diamond-pattern braiding above the handle.
- Menuki (目貫): Golden dragon ornaments.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Copper round guard with golden dragon.
- Fuchi (縁): Copper ferrule with golden dragon.
- Kashira (頭): Copper with golden dragon.
- Habaki (鎺): Black brass decorated with a lotus flower.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 71 cm
- Overall length including handle: 103 cm
- Length with scabbard: 105 cm
- Handle length: 26 cm
- Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
- Blade width: 3.2 cm
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Package weight: 1.7 kg
Accessories
- Scabbard: Included
- Katana stand: Not included
Aohazumi Katana Sword: design and finishes
The Aohazumi katana sword (青刃墨), whose name literally means “blue blade” in Japanese, draws its essence from the tradition of swords with mysterious hues that fascinated master swordsmiths during the Edo period.
Its manganese steel blade reveals a blue hue with purple highlights that captures the light in a hypnotic way, while the bo-hi carved into the steel lightens the whole piece and produces a characteristic whistling sound when moved. The round copper tsuba features a finely chiseled golden dragon, a symbol of power and wisdom in Japanese culture. The handle harmoniously combines faux black stingray skin and wood, covered with black diamond-patterned braiding that ensures a firm and elegant grip. The menuki represent golden dragons that fit perfectly with the overall theme, while the fuchi and kashira in golden copper complete this refined aesthetic. The black lacquered wooden scabbard is adorned with a bright red dragon that contrasts beautifully with the sobriety of the background, connected by a black and white sageo with balanced shades.
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