Kōki Katana Sword (光輝) – Radiance

Kōki Katana Sword (光輝) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Black T10 steel blade, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
• Hamon (刃文): Genuine Midareba (乱れ刃) Hamon obtained through differential tempering.
• Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black lacquered solid wood.
• Sageo (下げ緒): Black.
• Handle (Tsuka 柄): Solid wood handle and black faux stingray leather.
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black braided above the handle with diamond patterns.
• Menuki (目貫): Golden dragon.
• Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded in gilded copper with a dragon carved around the guard.
• Fuchi (縁): Gilded.
• Kashira (頭): Gilded.
• Habaki (鎺): Brass with kamon.

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

Kōki Katana Sword: design and finishes

The name Kōki (光輝), evokes the brilliance and luminous glow that emanates from this exceptional blade. This Japanese name perfectly captures the essence of this katana, as it symbolizes the light that guides the warrior in darkness and the spiritual radiance that accompanies the mastery of swordsmanship.

Its T10 steel blade features a deep black finish that contrasts beautifully with the visible hamon, creating a striking play of light and shadow. The rounded, gilded copper tsuba features a finely chiseled dragon winding around the guard, a symbol of Eastern power and wisdom. The handle harmoniously combines solid wood and black faux stingray skin, while the black tsuka-ito forms geometric diamond patterns that ensure a firm and elegant grip. The menuki represent golden dragons that harmonize perfectly with the fuchi and kashira, also in gold, creating a remarkable aesthetic unity. The black lacquered solid wood scabbard completes this refined whole, adorned with a black sageo that respects the overall sobriety of the weapon.

The brass habaki adorned with a traditional kamon demonstrates respect for the ancestral codes of Japanese swordsmithing. This piece represents a valuable investment for collectors and martial arts practitioners, embodying the philosophy of bushido through every detail carefully designed to honor the legacy of Japanese master swordsmiths.