Kurokami Katana Sword (黒神) specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- Steel blade in T10 steel color, sharpened or unsharpened at choice, full tang.
- Hamon (刃文): Genuine Gunome Hamon obtained by differential tempering.
- Scabbard (Saya 鞘): Black lacquered solid wood with horn Koiguchi.
- Sageo (下げ緒): Black.
- Handle (Tsuka 柄): Made from genuine stingray leather and solid wood.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): Black braided above the handle in a diamond pattern.
- Menuki (目貫): Golden flowers.
- Guard (Tsuba 鍔): Rounded copper cross with floral motif.
- Fuchi (縁): Copper with floral motif.
- Kashira (頭): Copper with floral motif.
- Habaki (鎺): Brass engraved with dragon scales.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 71 cm
- Overall length including handle: 104 cm
- Length with scabbard: 106 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
Kurokami Katana Sword: design and finishes
The name Kurokami evokes a mystical and formidable power, combining “kuro” (black) and “kami” (deity). This name reflects the duality between protective darkness and divine strength, symbolizing a katana that transcends the material world to touch the sacred. The color black dominates this creation, recalling the depths of night where ancestral deities watch over warriors worthy of their protection.
Its T10 steel blade reveals a polished surface that subtly reflects light, while the genuine Hamon gunome snakes along the cutting edge like a river of fire frozen in metal. The copper tsuba features a rounded cross shape adorned with delicate floral motifs, creating a harmonious contrast with the overall simplicity of the piece. The brass habaki engraved with dragon scales adds a touch of oriental mystery, suggesting the protection of a legendary creature. The handle combines authentic stingray skin with black diamond-patterned braiding, enhanced by golden menuki representing flowers that evoke the fleeting beauty of life. The solid black lacquered wooden scabbard is finished with a genuine horn koiguchi, demonstrating remarkable attention to detail.
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