Aokiba Katana Sword (青牙) – Blue Fang

Aokiba Katana Sword (青牙) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Blue T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Visible on the blade.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black lacquered solid wood scabbard with yellow motifs.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Blue and brown braided.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Solid wood handle with imitation black stingray skin.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Brown and blue braided in a diamond pattern above the handle.
• Menuki (目貫): Finely carved white dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded shape in silver alloy, engraved with a dragon.
• Fuchi (縁): Silver alloy engraved with floral motifs.
• Kashira (頭): Silver alloy engraved with floral motifs.
• Habaki (鎺): Gilded brass adorned with black motifs.

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

Aokiba (青牙) Blue Fang Katana Sword: Design and finishes

The name Aokiba (青牙) literally means “blue fangs” in Japanese, a powerful metaphor that combines the ferocity of a predator with the serenity of deep waters. This name perfectly captures the essence of this exceptional blade: it embodies quiet strength and deadly precision, like the jaws of a sea dragon. The 青 (ao) symbolises not only the blue colour, but also eternal youth and spiritual purity, while 牙 (kiba) represents primitive power and the instinct for survival.

The T10 steel blade boasts a deep blue hue that captures the light like the reflections of a lake at dusk, while the traditional hamon pattern creates its characteristic ripples along the cutting edge. The rounded silver alloy tsuba features a finely chiselled dragon that seems to come to life under the changing light and shadows. The handle reveals remarkable craftsmanship: the black stingray skin provides a firm and comfortable grip, covered with brown and blue tsuka-ito braiding forming perfect geometric diamonds. The menuki depict white dragons that contrast elegantly with the dark tones of the whole. The black lacquered solid wood scabbard is decorated with delicate yellow patterns, creating a striking contrast, complemented by a blue and brown sageo that harmoniously echoes the braiding colours.

This functional work of art offers an exceptional balance between aesthetics and cutting performance. Every decorative detail contributes to its unique identity, from the gilded habaki with black patterns to the silver fuchi and kashira adorned with refined floral engravings. The Aokiba is much more than a simple katana sword: it embodies the spirit of the modern warrior who respects ancestral traditions while embracing a bold contemporary aesthetic. This collector’s item will appeal to martial artists and lovers of authentic Japanese craftsmanship alike.