Byakuya Katana Sword (白夜) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Bo-Hi (棒樋): groove on the blade.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): white lacquered wood decorated with black dots, black ends (Kojiri and Koiguchi).
- Sageo (下げ緒): black cord.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): faux red stingray skin on a wood base.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): black diamond-pattern braiding above the handle.
- Menuki (目貫): ornaments depicting a black dragon.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): black alloy in the shape of a cross or rounded, hollow flower.
- Fuchi (縁): smooth black alloy ferrule.
- Kashira (頭): smooth black alloy knob.
- Habaki (鎺): sculpted gray alloy collar.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 71 cm
- Overall length including handle: 103 cm
- Length with scabbard: 105 cm
- Handle length: 26.5 cm
- Blade thickness: 0.7 cm
- Blade width: 3.2 cm
- Weight: 1.25 kg
- Package weight: 1.55 kg
Accessoires
- Scabbard: Included
- Katana stand: Not included
Byakuya katana sword: design and finishes
The Byakuya katana sword (白夜) evokes the “white night,” that mystical period when light and darkness blend together. This name symbolizes the duality between day and night, purity and mystery, concepts deeply rooted in samurai philosophy. The striking contrast between the immaculate white of the scabbard and the black accents that adorn it reflects these opposites coming together.
Its natural-colored T10 steel blade features a polished finish that subtly captures the light, while the bo-hi carved into its surface lightens the overall effect and produces a characteristic whistling sound when moved. The black alloy guard (tsuba) has a hollow cross floral shape. The handle (tsuka) combines the rough texture of red imitation stingray skin with black diamond-patterned braiding (tsuka-ito), creating a firm grip. The menuki represent a black dragon. The white lacquered wooden scabbard (saya) dotted with black spots evokes a starry night sky, complemented by a black sageo.
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